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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.94, 3,252.54 and 1,518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.94, 3,252.54 and 1,518.36 is: 2,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.94 : 3,252.54 = 1,518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.94/3,252.54 = 1,518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.94x = 3,252.54 × 1,518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.94x = 4,938,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,526.63/2,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.42

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