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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.81, 2,544.03 and 1,520.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.81, 2,544.03 and 1,520.73 is: 2,269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.81 : 2,544.03 = 1,520.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.81/2,544.03 = 1,520.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.81x = 2,544.03 × 1,520.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.81x = 3,868,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,782.74/1,704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.33

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