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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.24, 3,478.49 and 1,019.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.24, 3,478.49 and 1,019.54 is: 1,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.24 : 3,478.49 = 1,019.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.24/3,478.49 = 1,019.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.24x = 3,478.49 × 1,019.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.24x = 3,546,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,459.69/2,318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.81

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