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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.97, 3,468.27 and 1,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.97, 3,468.27 and 1,518.40 is: 2,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.97 : 3,468.27 = 1,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.97/3,468.27 = 1,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.97x = 3,468.27 × 1,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.97x = 5,266,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,203.15/2,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.61

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