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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.49, 2,864.93 and 1,517.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.49, 2,864.93 and 1,517.73 is: 2,094.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.49 : 2,864.93 = 1,517.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.49/2,864.93 = 1,517.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.49x = 2,864.93 × 1,517.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.49x = 4,348,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,190.21/2,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.01

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