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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.93, 4,117.40 and 1,511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.93, 4,117.40 and 1,511.71 is: 2,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.93 : 4,117.40 = 1,511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.93/4,117.40 = 1,511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.93x = 4,117.40 × 1,511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.93x = 6,224,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,314.75/2,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.57

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