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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.38, 3,744.41 and 1,518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.38, 3,744.41 and 1,518.38 is: 2,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.38 : 3,744.41 = 1,518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.38/3,744.41 = 1,518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.38x = 3,744.41 × 1,518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.38x = 5,685,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,410.94/2,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.32

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