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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.91, 2,583.92 and 1,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.91, 2,583.92 and 1,232.34 is: 1,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.91 : 2,583.92 = 1,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.91/2,583.92 = 1,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.91x = 2,583.92 × 1,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.91x = 3,184,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,267.97/1,715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.73

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