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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.58, 3,475.26 and 1,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.58, 3,475.26 and 1,018.96 is: 1,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.58 : 3,475.26 = 1,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.58/3,475.26 = 1,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.58x = 3,475.26 × 1,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.58x = 3,541,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,150.93/2,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.61

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