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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.29, 3,639.82 and 1,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.29, 3,639.82 and 1,518.20 is: 2,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.29 : 3,639.82 = 1,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.29/3,639.82 = 1,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.29x = 3,639.82 × 1,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.29x = 5,525,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,974.72/2,637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.32

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