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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.06, 3,592.58 and 1,518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.06, 3,592.58 and 1,518.91 is: 2,274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.06 : 3,592.58 = 1,518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.06/3,592.58 = 1,518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.06x = 3,592.58 × 1,518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.06x = 5,456,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,800.50/2,399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.56

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