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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.96, 3,403.34 and 1,018.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.96, 3,403.34 and 1,018.55 is: 1,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.96 : 3,403.34 = 1,018.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.96/3,403.34 = 1,018.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.96x = 3,403.34 × 1,018.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.96x = 3,466,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,449.85/2,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.45

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