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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.30, 3,169.05 and 1,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.30, 3,169.05 and 1,018 is: 1,526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.30 : 3,169.05 = 1,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.30/3,169.05 = 1,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.30x = 3,169.05 × 1,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.30x = 3,226,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,092.90/2,113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.57

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