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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.02, 3,627.79 and 1,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.02, 3,627.79 and 1,031.33 is: 1,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.02 : 3,627.79 = 1,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.02/3,627.79 = 1,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.02x = 3,627.79 × 1,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.02x = 3,741,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,455.15/2,418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.32

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