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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.12, 3,777.18 and 1,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.12, 3,777.18 and 1,131.16 is: 1,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.12 : 3,777.18 = 1,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.12/3,777.18 = 1,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.12x = 3,777.18 × 1,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.12x = 4,272,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,594.93/2,518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.74

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