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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.02, 3,467.07 and 2,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.02, 3,467.07 and 2,144.16 is: 2,952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.02 : 3,467.07 = 2,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.02/3,467.07 = 2,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.02x = 3,467.07 × 2,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.02x = 7,433,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,952.81/2,518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.30

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