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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.33, 3,639.89 and 1,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.33, 3,639.89 and 1,518.24 is: 2,095.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.33 : 3,639.89 = 1,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.33/3,639.89 = 1,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.33x = 3,639.89 × 1,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.33x = 5,526,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,238.35/2,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.39

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