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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.51, 2,366.30 and 1,084.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.51, 2,366.30 and 1,084.93 is: 1,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.51 : 2,366.30 = 1,084.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.51/2,366.30 = 1,084.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.51x = 2,366.30 × 1,084.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.51x = 2,567,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,266.66/1,715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.50

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