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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493, 3,739.52 and 1,517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493, 3,739.52 and 1,517.16 is: 2,275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493 : 3,739.52 = 1,517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493/3,739.52 = 1,517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493x = 3,739.52 × 1,517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493x = 5,673,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,450.16/2,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.75

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