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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.48, 3,398.56 and 1,518.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.48, 3,398.56 and 1,518.21 is: 2,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.48 : 3,398.56 = 1,518.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.48/3,398.56 = 1,518.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.48x = 3,398.56 × 1,518.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.48x = 5,159,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,723.98/2,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.49

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