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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.38, 3,470.31 and 2,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.38, 3,470.31 and 2,079.36 is: 2,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.38 : 3,470.31 = 2,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.38/3,470.31 = 2,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.38x = 3,470.31 × 2,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.38x = 7,216,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216,023.80/2,518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.34

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