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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.03, 3,027.02 and 557.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.03, 3,027.02 and 557.15 is: 835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.03 : 3,027.02 = 557.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.03/3,027.02 = 557.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.03x = 3,027.02 × 557.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.03x = 1,686,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,501.41/2,018.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.72

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