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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.38, 3,027.60 and 1,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.38, 3,027.60 and 1,329.46 is: 1,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.38 : 3,027.60 = 1,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.38/3,027.60 = 1,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.38x = 3,027.60 × 1,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.38x = 4,025,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,073.10/2,018.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.21

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