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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.92, 2,555.50 and 1,504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.92, 2,555.50 and 1,504.33 is: 2,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.92 : 2,555.50 = 1,504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.92/2,555.50 = 1,504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.92x = 2,555.50 × 1,504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.92x = 3,844,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,312.12/1,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.61

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