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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.35, 3,776.41 and 1,284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.35, 3,776.41 and 1,284.09 is: 1,926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.35 : 3,776.41 = 1,284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.35/3,776.41 = 1,284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.35x = 3,776.41 × 1,284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.35x = 4,849,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,230.54/2,517.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.33

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