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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.17, 3,374.91 and 1,704.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.17, 3,374.91 and 1,704.63 is: 2,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.17 : 3,374.91 = 1,704.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.17/3,374.91 = 1,704.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.17x = 3,374.91 × 1,704.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.17x = 5,752,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,972.83/2,254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.15

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