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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.23, 3,253.29 and 1,518.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.23, 3,253.29 and 1,518.63 is: 2,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.23 : 3,253.29 = 1,518.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.23/3,253.29 = 1,518.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.23x = 3,253.29 × 1,518.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.23x = 4,940,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,543.79/2,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.02

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