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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.04, 3,376.78 and 1,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.04, 3,376.78 and 1,018.26 is: 1,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.04 : 3,376.78 = 1,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.04/3,376.78 = 1,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.04x = 3,376.78 × 1,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.04x = 3,438,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,455.87/2,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.82

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