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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.16, 3,027.42 and 557.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.16, 3,027.42 and 557.33 is: 836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.16 : 3,027.42 = 557.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.16/3,027.42 = 557.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.16x = 3,027.42 × 557.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.16x = 1,687,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,256.85/2,018.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.04

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