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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.56, 3,202.50 and 1,517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.56, 3,202.50 and 1,517.96 is: 2,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.56 : 3,202.50 = 1,517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.56/3,202.50 = 1,517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.56x = 3,202.50 × 1,517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.56x = 4,861,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,266.90/2,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.48

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