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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.47, 2,552.21 and 1,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.47, 2,552.21 and 1,084.56 is: 1,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.47 : 2,552.21 = 1,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.47/2,552.21 = 1,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.47x = 2,552.21 × 1,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.47x = 2,768,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,024.88/1,701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.84

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