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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.46, 3,376.02 and 1,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.46, 3,376.02 and 1,018.28 is: 1,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.46 : 3,376.02 = 1,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.46/3,376.02 = 1,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.46x = 3,376.02 × 1,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.46x = 3,437,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,733.65/2,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.89

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