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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.59, 3,639.76 and 1,518.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.59, 3,639.76 and 1,518.57 is: 2,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.59 : 3,639.76 = 1,518.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.59/3,639.76 = 1,518.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.59x = 3,639.76 × 1,518.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.59x = 5,527,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,527,204.55/2,637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.56

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