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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.78, 3,717.50 and 1,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.78, 3,717.50 and 1,018 is: 1,526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.78 : 3,717.50 = 1,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.78/3,717.50 = 1,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.78x = 3,717.50 × 1,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.78x = 3,784,415
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,415/2,479.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.11

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