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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.90, 3,664.66 and 1,518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.90, 3,664.66 and 1,518.80 is: 2,279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.90 : 3,664.66 = 1,518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.90/3,664.66 = 1,518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.90x = 3,664.66 × 1,518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.90x = 5,565,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,885.61/2,441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.33

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