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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.83, 3,471.94 and 1,520.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.83, 3,471.94 and 1,520.91 is: 2,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.83 : 3,471.94 = 1,520.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.83/3,471.94 = 1,520.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.83x = 3,471.94 × 1,520.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.83x = 5,280,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,508.27/2,515.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.91

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