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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.64, 3,027.96 and 557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.64, 3,027.96 and 557.82 is: 836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.64 : 3,027.96 = 557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.64/3,027.96 = 557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.64x = 3,027.96 × 557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.64x = 1,689,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,056.65/2,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.73

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