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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.47, 3,608.88 and 1,018.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.47, 3,608.88 and 1,018.83 is: 1,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.47 : 3,608.88 = 1,018.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.47/3,608.88 = 1,018.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.47x = 3,608.88 × 1,018.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.47x = 3,676,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,835.21/2,404.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.17

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