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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.52, 3,385.26 and 1,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.52, 3,385.26 and 1,709.04 is: 2,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.52 : 3,385.26 = 1,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.52/3,385.26 = 1,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.52x = 3,385.26 × 1,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.52x = 5,785,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,544.75/2,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.06

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