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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.52, 3,393.50 and 1,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.52, 3,393.50 and 1,713.60 is: 2,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.52 : 3,393.50 = 1,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.52/3,393.50 = 1,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.52x = 3,393.50 × 1,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.52x = 5,815,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,101.60/2,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.32

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