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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.19, 3,396.79 and 1,517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.19, 3,396.79 and 1,517.68 is: 2,093.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.19 : 3,396.79 = 1,517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.19/3,396.79 = 1,517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.19x = 3,396.79 × 1,517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.19x = 5,155,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,240.25/2,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.76

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