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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.08, 3,466.44 and 2,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.08, 3,466.44 and 2,075.28 is: 2,856.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.08 : 3,466.44 = 2,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.08/3,466.44 = 2,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.08x = 3,466.44 × 2,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.08x = 7,193,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,833.60/2,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.87

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