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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.52, 2,554.89 and 1,503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.52, 2,554.89 and 1,503.92 is: 2,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.52 : 2,554.89 = 1,503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.52/2,554.89 = 1,503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.52x = 2,554.89 × 1,503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.52x = 3,842,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,356.84/1,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.00

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