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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.53, 3,464.26 and 2,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.53, 3,464.26 and 2,018.28 is: 3,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.53 : 3,464.26 = 2,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.53/3,464.26 = 2,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.53x = 3,464.26 × 2,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.53x = 6,991,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,991,836.58/2,311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.77

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