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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.62, 3,800.96 and 1,218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.62, 3,800.96 and 1,218.01 is: 1,826.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.62 : 3,800.96 = 1,218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.62/3,800.96 = 1,218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.62x = 3,800.96 × 1,218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.62x = 4,629,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,582.19/2,534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.54

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