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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.56, 3,124.11 and 1,517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.56, 3,124.11 and 1,517.63 is: 2,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.56 : 3,124.11 = 1,517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.56/3,124.11 = 1,517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.56x = 3,124.11 × 1,517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.56x = 4,741,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,227.44/2,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.59

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