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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.96, 3,476.70 and 1,018.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.96, 3,476.70 and 1,018.38 is: 1,528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.96 : 3,476.70 = 1,018.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.96/3,476.70 = 1,018.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.96x = 3,476.70 × 1,018.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.96x = 3,540,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,601.75/2,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.12

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