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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.05, 3,027.06 and 557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.05, 3,027.06 and 557.30 is: 835.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.05 : 3,027.06 = 557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.05/3,027.06 = 557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.05x = 3,027.06 × 557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.05x = 1,686,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,988.11/2,018.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.95

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