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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.15, 2,279.79 and 1,440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.15, 2,279.79 and 1,440.21 is: 2,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.15 : 2,279.79 = 1,440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.15/2,279.79 = 1,440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.15x = 2,279.79 × 1,440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.15x = 3,283,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,376.36/1,518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.75

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