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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.84, 3,315.10 and 1,518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.84, 3,315.10 and 1,518.10 is: 2,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.84 : 3,315.10 = 1,518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.84/3,315.10 = 1,518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.84x = 3,315.10 × 1,518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.84x = 5,032,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,653.31/2,403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.59

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