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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.10, 2,552.90 and 1,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.10, 2,552.90 and 1,266.94 is: 1,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.10 : 2,552.90 = 1,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.10/2,552.90 = 1,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.10x = 2,552.90 × 1,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.10x = 3,234,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,371.13/1,701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.34

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