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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.12, 3,008.88 and 1,518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.12, 3,008.88 and 1,518.56 is: 2,094.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.12 : 3,008.88 = 1,518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.12/3,008.88 = 1,518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.12x = 3,008.88 × 1,518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.12x = 4,569,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,164.81/2,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.87

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