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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.09, 2,554.40 and 1,267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.09, 2,554.40 and 1,267.93 is: 1,902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.09 : 2,554.40 = 1,267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.09/2,554.40 = 1,267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.09x = 2,554.40 × 1,267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.09x = 3,238,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,800.39/1,702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.84

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