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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.88, 3,580.44 and 1,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.88, 3,580.44 and 1,018 is: 1,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.88 : 3,580.44 = 1,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.88/3,580.44 = 1,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.88x = 3,580.44 × 1,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.88x = 3,644,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,887.92/2,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.77

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