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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.13, 3,477.26 and 1,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.13, 3,477.26 and 1,019.30 is: 1,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.13 : 3,477.26 = 1,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.13/3,477.26 = 1,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.13x = 3,477.26 × 1,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.13x = 3,544,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,356.28/2,318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.97

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