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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.06, 3,139.72 and 1,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.06, 3,139.72 and 1,517.52 is: 2,094.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.06 : 3,139.72 = 1,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.06/3,139.72 = 1,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.06x = 3,139.72 × 1,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.06x = 4,764,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,587.89/2,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.27

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