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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.53, 3,179.66 and 1,518.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.53, 3,179.66 and 1,518.75 is: 2,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.53 : 3,179.66 = 1,518.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.53/3,179.66 = 1,518.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.53x = 3,179.66 × 1,518.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.53x = 4,829,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,101.03/2,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.57

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