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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.74, 3,094.17 and 1,518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.74, 3,094.17 and 1,518.56 is: 2,272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.74 : 3,094.17 = 1,518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.74/3,094.17 = 1,518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.74x = 3,094.17 × 1,518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.74x = 4,698,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,667.32/2,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.37

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