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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.67, 3,330.09 and 1,518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.67, 3,330.09 and 1,518.50 is: 2,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.67 : 3,330.09 = 1,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.67/3,330.09 = 1,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.67x = 3,330.09 × 1,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.67x = 5,056,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,725.01/2,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.17

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