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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.63, 2,350.72 and 1,518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.63, 2,350.72 and 1,518.90 is: 2,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.63 : 2,350.72 = 1,518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.63/2,350.72 = 1,518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.63x = 2,350.72 × 1,518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.63x = 3,570,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,514.91/1,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.09

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