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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.16, 2,823.34 and 1,715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.16, 2,823.34 and 1,715.88 is: 2,361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.16 : 2,823.34 = 1,715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.16/2,823.34 = 1,715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.16x = 2,823.34 × 1,715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.16x = 4,844,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,512.64/2,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.84

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