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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.44, 4,300.38 and 1,018.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.44, 4,300.38 and 1,018.32 is: 1,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.44 : 4,300.38 = 1,018.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.44/4,300.38 = 1,018.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.44x = 4,300.38 × 1,018.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.44x = 4,379,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,162.96/2,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.20

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