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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.94, 2,867.94 and 1,518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.94, 2,867.94 and 1,518.48 is: 2,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.94 : 2,867.94 = 1,518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.94/2,867.94 = 1,518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.94x = 2,867.94 × 1,518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.94x = 4,354,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,909.53/2,078.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.77

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