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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.30, 3,123.57 and 1,518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.30, 3,123.57 and 1,518.26 is: 2,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.30 : 3,123.57 = 1,518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.30/3,123.57 = 1,518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.30x = 3,123.57 × 1,518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.30x = 4,742,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,391.39/2,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.42

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