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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.95, 3,250.55 and 1,517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.95, 3,250.55 and 1,517.14 is: 2,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.95 : 3,250.55 = 1,517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.95/3,250.55 = 1,517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.95x = 3,250.55 × 1,517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.95x = 4,931,539.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,539.43/2,355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.23

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