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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.69, 4,301.96 and 1,018.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.69, 4,301.96 and 1,018.65 is: 1,528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.69 : 4,301.96 = 1,018.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.69/4,301.96 = 1,018.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.69x = 4,301.96 × 1,018.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.69x = 4,382,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,202.59/2,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.13

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