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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.76, 3,475.58 and 1,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.76, 3,475.58 and 1,018.28 is: 1,526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.76 : 3,475.58 = 1,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.76/3,475.58 = 1,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.76x = 3,475.58 × 1,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.76x = 3,539,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,113.60/2,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.30

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