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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.87, 3,099.07 and 1,517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.87, 3,099.07 and 1,517.48 is: 2,274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.87 : 3,099.07 = 1,517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.87/3,099.07 = 1,517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.87x = 3,099.07 × 1,517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.87x = 4,702,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,776.74/2,067.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.21

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