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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.15, 3,767.94 and 2,480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.15, 3,767.94 and 2,480.25 is: 3,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.15 : 3,767.94 = 2,480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.15/3,767.94 = 2,480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.15x = 3,767.94 × 2,480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.15x = 9,345,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345,422.50/2,517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.70

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