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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.37, 3,466.72 and 2,184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.37, 3,466.72 and 2,184.83 is: 3,007.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.37 : 3,466.72 = 2,184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.37/3,466.72 = 2,184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.37x = 3,466.72 × 2,184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.37x = 7,574,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,193.86/2,518.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.58

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