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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.38, 3,502.10 and 1,018.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.38, 3,502.10 and 1,018.35 is: 1,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.38 : 3,502.10 = 1,018.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.38/3,502.10 = 1,018.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.38x = 3,502.10 × 1,018.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.38x = 3,566,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,358.44/2,334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.75

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