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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.19, 3,111.29 and 1,707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.19, 3,111.29 and 1,707.51 is: 2,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.19 : 3,111.29 = 1,707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.19/3,111.29 = 1,707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.19x = 3,111.29 × 1,707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.19x = 5,312,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,312,550.25/2,074.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.27

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