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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.47, 3,808.07 and 1,517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.47, 3,808.07 and 1,517.47 is: 2,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.47 : 3,808.07 = 1,517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.47/3,808.07 = 1,517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.47x = 3,808.07 × 1,517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.47x = 5,778,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,624.40/2,759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.11

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