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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.57, 2,560.28 and 1,555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.57, 2,560.28 and 1,555.27 is: 2,341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.57 : 2,560.28 = 1,555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.57/2,560.28 = 1,555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.57x = 2,560.28 × 1,555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.57x = 3,981,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,912.50/1,700.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.51

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