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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.91, 3,468.47 and 1,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.91, 3,468.47 and 1,518.96 is: 2,096.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.91 : 3,468.47 = 1,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.91/3,468.47 = 1,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.91x = 3,468.47 × 1,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.91x = 5,268,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,459.60/2,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.56

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