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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.06, 3,027.06 and 1,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.06, 3,027.06 and 1,043.60 is: 1,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.06 : 3,027.06 = 1,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.06/3,027.06 = 1,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.06x = 3,027.06 × 1,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.06x = 3,159,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,039.82/2,018.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.38

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