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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.45, 3,478.95 and 1,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.45, 3,478.95 and 1,019.88 is: 1,530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.45 : 3,478.95 = 1,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.45/3,478.95 = 1,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.45x = 3,478.95 × 1,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.45x = 3,548,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,111.53/2,318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.38

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