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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.61, 3,658.65 and 1,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.61, 3,658.65 and 1,518.40 is: 2,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.61 : 3,658.65 = 1,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.61/3,658.65 = 1,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.61x = 3,658.65 × 1,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.61x = 5,555,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,294.16/2,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.33

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