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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.97, 3,027.69 and 908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.97, 3,027.69 and 908.73 is: 1,362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.97 : 3,027.69 = 908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.97/3,027.69 = 908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.97x = 3,027.69 × 908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.97x = 2,751,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,352.73/2,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.75

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