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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.34, 3,022.52 and 1,518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.34, 3,022.52 and 1,518.12 is: 2,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.34 : 3,022.52 = 1,518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.34/3,022.52 = 1,518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.34x = 3,022.52 × 1,518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.34x = 4,588,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,548.06/2,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.86

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