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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.51, 3,470.25 and 1,769.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.51, 3,470.25 and 1,769.95 is: 2,441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.51 : 3,470.25 = 1,769.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.51/3,470.25 = 1,769.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.51x = 3,470.25 × 1,769.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.51x = 6,142,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142,168.99/2,515.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.72

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