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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.33, 3,774.66 and 1,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.33, 3,774.66 and 1,282.27 is: 1,921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.33 : 3,774.66 = 1,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.33/3,774.66 = 1,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.33x = 3,774.66 × 1,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.33x = 4,840,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,133.28/2,518.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.96

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