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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.78, 3,493.52 and 1,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.78, 3,493.52 and 1,218.48 is: 1,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.78 : 3,493.52 = 1,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.78/3,493.52 = 1,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.78x = 3,493.52 × 1,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.78x = 4,256,784.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,784.25/2,330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.33

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