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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.57, 3,675.17 and 1,756.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.57, 3,675.17 and 1,756.49 is: 2,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.57 : 3,675.17 = 1,756.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.57/3,675.17 = 1,756.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.57x = 3,675.17 × 1,756.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.57x = 6,455,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,455,385.37/2,451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.17

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