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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.51, 3,992.28 and 1,018.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.51, 3,992.28 and 1,018.23 is: 1,527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.51 : 3,992.28 = 1,018.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.51/3,992.28 = 1,018.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.51x = 3,992.28 × 1,018.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.51x = 4,065,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,040.48/2,661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.34

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