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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.34, 3,027.42 and 703.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.34, 3,027.42 and 703.02 is: 1,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.34 : 3,027.42 = 703.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.34/3,027.42 = 703.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.34x = 3,027.42 × 703.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.34x = 2,128,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,336.81/2,018.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.50

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