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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.52, 3,027.20 and 701.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.52, 3,027.20 and 701.93 is: 1,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.52 : 3,027.20 = 701.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.52/3,027.20 = 701.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.52x = 3,027.20 × 701.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.52x = 2,124,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,882.50/2,018.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.69

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