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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.70, 3,377.55 and 1,707.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.70, 3,377.55 and 1,707.23 is: 2,560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.70 : 3,377.55 = 1,707.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.70/3,377.55 = 1,707.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.70x = 3,377.55 × 1,707.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.70x = 5,766,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766,240.93/2,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.84

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