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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.93, 5,050.96 and 1,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.93, 5,050.96 and 1,518 is: 2,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.93 : 5,050.96 = 1,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.93/5,050.96 = 1,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.93x = 5,050.96 × 1,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.93x = 7,667,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667,357.28/3,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.25

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