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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.82, 3,475.89 and 1,019.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.82, 3,475.89 and 1,019.22 is: 1,527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.82 : 3,475.89 = 1,019.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.82/3,475.89 = 1,019.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.82x = 3,475.89 × 1,019.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.82x = 3,542,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,696.61/2,318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.80

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