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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.13, 3,027.35 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.13, 3,027.35 and 557.28 is: 835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.13 : 3,027.35 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.13/3,027.35 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.13x = 3,027.35 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.13x = 1,687,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,066.47/2,018.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.96

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