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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.57, 3,808.20 and 1,517.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.57, 3,808.20 and 1,517.57 is: 2,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.57 : 3,808.20 = 1,517.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.57/3,808.20 = 1,517.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.57x = 3,808.20 × 1,517.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.57x = 5,779,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,183.45/2,759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.24

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