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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.06, 3,123.42 and 1,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.06, 3,123.42 and 1,517.12 is: 2,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.06 : 3,123.42 = 1,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.06/3,123.42 = 1,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.06x = 3,123.42 × 1,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.06x = 4,738,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,602.95/2,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.89

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