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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.76, 3,010.41 and 1,518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.76, 3,010.41 and 1,518.37 is: 2,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.76 : 3,010.41 = 1,518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.76/3,010.41 = 1,518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.76x = 3,010.41 × 1,518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.76x = 4,570,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,916.23/2,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.06

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