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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.82, 3,122.96 and 1,517.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.82, 3,122.96 and 1,517.94 is: 2,094.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.82 : 3,122.96 = 1,517.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.82/3,122.96 = 1,517.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.82x = 3,122.96 × 1,517.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.82x = 4,740,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,465.90/2,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.01

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