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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.61, 3,478.46 and 1,020.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.61, 3,478.46 and 1,020.18 is: 1,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.61 : 3,478.46 = 1,020.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.61/3,478.46 = 1,020.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.61x = 3,478.46 × 1,020.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.61x = 3,548,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,650.22/2,318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.51

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