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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.30, 3,475.95 and 1,018.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.30, 3,475.95 and 1,018.42 is: 1,527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.30 : 3,475.95 = 1,018.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.30/3,475.95 = 1,018.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.30x = 3,475.95 × 1,018.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.30x = 3,539,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,977.00/2,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.63

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