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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.06, 2,413.42 and 1,517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.06, 2,413.42 and 1,517.24 is: 2,087.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.06 : 2,413.42 = 1,517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.06/2,413.42 = 1,517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.06x = 2,413.42 × 1,517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.06x = 3,661,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,737.36/1,754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.58

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