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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.35, 3,473.96 and 1,382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.35, 3,473.96 and 1,382.94 is: 1,908.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.35 : 3,473.96 = 1,382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.35/3,473.96 = 1,382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.35x = 3,473.96 × 1,382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.35x = 4,804,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804,271.33/2,517.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.47

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