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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.37, 3,122.85 and 1,517.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.37, 3,122.85 and 1,517.69 is: 2,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.37 : 3,122.85 = 1,517.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.37/3,122.85 = 1,517.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.37x = 3,122.85 × 1,517.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.37x = 4,739,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,514.15/2,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.16

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