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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.02, 3,400.68 and 1,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.02, 3,400.68 and 1,018.06 is: 1,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.02 : 3,400.68 = 1,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.02/3,400.68 = 1,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.02x = 3,400.68 × 1,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.02x = 3,462,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,096.28/2,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.48

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