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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.13, 3,376.80 and 1,018.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.13, 3,376.80 and 1,018.58 is: 1,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.13 : 3,376.80 = 1,018.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.13/3,376.80 = 1,018.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.13x = 3,376.80 × 1,018.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.13x = 3,439,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,524.06/2,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.91

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