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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.81, 3,744.88 and 1,518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.81, 3,744.88 and 1,518.59 is: 2,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.81 : 3,744.88 = 1,518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.81/3,744.88 = 1,518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.81x = 3,744.88 × 1,518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.81x = 5,686,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,942.88/2,713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.56

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