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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.52, 4,301.64 and 1,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.52, 4,301.64 and 1,018.24 is: 1,527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.52 : 4,301.64 = 1,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.52/4,301.64 = 1,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.52x = 4,301.64 × 1,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.52x = 4,380,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,101.91/2,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.49

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