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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.07, 3,314.03 and 1,518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.07, 3,314.03 and 1,518.08 is: 2,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.07 : 3,314.03 = 1,518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.07/3,314.03 = 1,518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.07x = 3,314.03 × 1,518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.07x = 5,030,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,938.50/2,401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.29

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