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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.04, 3,476.88 and 1,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.04, 3,476.88 and 1,019.52 is: 1,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.04 : 3,476.88 = 1,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.04/3,476.88 = 1,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.04x = 3,476.88 × 1,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.04x = 3,544,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,748.70/2,318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.20

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