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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.94, 3,124.64 and 1,517.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.94, 3,124.64 and 1,517.99 is: 2,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.94 : 3,124.64 = 1,517.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.94/3,124.64 = 1,517.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.94x = 3,124.64 × 1,517.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.94x = 4,743,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,172.50/2,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.10

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