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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.41, 4,301.54 and 1,018.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.41, 4,301.54 and 1,018.37 is: 1,527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.41 : 4,301.54 = 1,018.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.41/4,301.54 = 1,018.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.41x = 4,301.54 × 1,018.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.41x = 4,380,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,544.57/2,867.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.70

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