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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.72, 2,963.42 and 1,518.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.72, 2,963.42 and 1,518.18 is: 2,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.72 : 2,963.42 = 1,518.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.72/2,963.42 = 1,518.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.72x = 2,963.42 × 1,518.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.72x = 4,499,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,004.98/2,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.83

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