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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.06, 3,027.10 and 557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.06, 3,027.10 and 557.20 is: 835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.06 : 3,027.10 = 557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.06/3,027.10 = 557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.06x = 3,027.10 × 557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.06x = 1,686,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,700.12/2,018.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.80

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