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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.38, 3,378.53 and 1,018.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.38, 3,378.53 and 1,018.93 is: 1,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.38 : 3,378.53 = 1,018.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.38/3,378.53 = 1,018.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.38x = 3,378.53 × 1,018.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.38x = 3,442,485.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,485.57/2,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.38

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