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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.41, 2,096.39 and 1,368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.41, 2,096.39 and 1,368.97 is: 1,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.41 : 2,096.39 = 1,368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.41/2,096.39 = 1,368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.41x = 2,096.39 × 1,368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.41x = 2,869,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,893.20/1,518.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.06

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