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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.36, 2,276.04 and 1,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.36, 2,276.04 and 1,004.24 is: 1,506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.36 : 2,276.04 = 1,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.36/2,276.04 = 1,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.36x = 2,276.04 × 1,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.36x = 2,285,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,690.41/1,517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.36

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