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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.57, 3,676.67 and 1,757.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.57, 3,676.67 and 1,757.49 is: 2,634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.57 : 3,676.67 = 1,757.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.57/3,676.67 = 1,757.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.57x = 3,676.67 × 1,757.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.57x = 6,461,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,710.76/2,452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.67

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