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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.16, 3,476.28 and 1,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.16, 3,476.28 and 1,020.48 is: 1,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.16 : 3,476.28 = 1,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.16/3,476.28 = 1,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.16x = 3,476.28 × 1,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.16x = 3,547,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,474.21/2,318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.30

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