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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.14, 3,539.25 and 1,517.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.14, 3,539.25 and 1,517.54 is: 2,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.14 : 3,539.25 = 1,517.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.14/3,539.25 = 1,517.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.14x = 3,539.25 × 1,517.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.14x = 5,370,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,370,953.45/2,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.82

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