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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.55, 3,476.45 and 1,018.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.55, 3,476.45 and 1,018.93 is: 1,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.55 : 3,476.45 = 1,018.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.55/3,476.45 = 1,018.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.55x = 3,476.45 × 1,018.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.55x = 3,542,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,259.20/2,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.11

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