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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.06, 2,558.58 and 1,502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.06, 2,558.58 and 1,502.04 is: 2,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.06 : 2,558.58 = 1,502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.06/2,558.58 = 1,502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.06x = 2,558.58 × 1,502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.06x = 3,843,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,089.50/1,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.29

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