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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.71, 2,544.62 and 1,462.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.71, 2,544.62 and 1,462.79 is: 2,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.71 : 2,544.62 = 1,462.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.71/2,544.62 = 1,462.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.71x = 2,544.62 × 1,462.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.71x = 3,722,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,224.65/1,704.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.50

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