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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.06, 3,027.12 and 1,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.06, 3,027.12 and 1,316.86 is: 1,975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.06 : 3,027.12 = 1,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.06/3,027.12 = 1,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.06x = 3,027.12 × 1,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.06x = 3,986,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,288.14/2,018.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.30

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