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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.23, 3,464.51 and 1,757.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.23, 3,464.51 and 1,757.67 is: 2,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.23 : 3,464.51 = 1,757.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.23/3,464.51 = 1,757.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.23x = 3,464.51 × 1,757.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.23x = 6,089,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089,456.50/2,515.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.03

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