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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.33, 2,561.09 and 1,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.33, 2,561.09 and 1,449.14 is: 2,173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.33 : 2,561.09 = 1,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.33/2,561.09 = 1,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.33x = 2,561.09 × 1,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.33x = 3,711,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,357.91/1,707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.78

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