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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.65, 3,465.80 and 1,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.65, 3,465.80 and 1,517.26 is: 2,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.65 : 3,465.80 = 1,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.65/3,465.80 = 1,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.65x = 3,465.80 × 1,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.65x = 5,258,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,519.71/2,512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.82

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