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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.48, 3,237.72 and 1,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.48, 3,237.72 and 1,518 is: 2,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.48 : 3,237.72 = 1,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.48/3,237.72 = 1,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.48x = 3,237.72 × 1,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.48x = 4,914,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,858.96/2,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.57

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