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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.86, 3,027.98 and 702.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.86, 3,027.98 and 702.81 is: 1,054.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.86 : 3,027.98 = 702.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.86/3,027.98 = 702.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.86x = 3,027.98 × 702.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.86x = 2,128,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,096.38/2,018.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.11

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