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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.58, 3,502.51 and 1,018.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.58, 3,502.51 and 1,018.09 is: 1,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.58 : 3,502.51 = 1,018.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.58/3,502.51 = 1,018.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.58x = 3,502.51 × 1,018.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.58x = 3,565,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,860.11/2,334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.41

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