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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.56, 3,027.28 and 907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.56, 3,027.28 and 907.44 is: 1,360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.56 : 3,027.28 = 907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.56/3,027.28 = 907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.56x = 3,027.28 × 907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.56x = 2,747,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,074.96/2,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.91

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