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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.56, 3,028.32 and 2,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.56, 3,028.32 and 2,004.80 is: 3,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.56 : 3,028.32 = 2,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.56/3,028.32 = 2,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.56x = 3,028.32 × 2,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.56x = 6,071,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071,175.94/2,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.68

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