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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.28, 3,919.32 and 1,517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.28, 3,919.32 and 1,517.36 is: 2,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.28 : 3,919.32 = 1,517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.28/3,919.32 = 1,517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.28x = 3,919.32 × 1,517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.28x = 5,947,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,019.40/2,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.82

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