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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.99, 3,476.61 and 1,018.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.99, 3,476.61 and 1,018.29 is: 1,527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.99 : 3,476.61 = 1,018.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.99/3,476.61 = 1,018.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.99x = 3,476.61 × 1,018.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.99x = 3,540,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,197.20/2,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.93

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