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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.52, 3,390.78 and 1,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.52, 3,390.78 and 1,713.04 is: 2,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.52 : 3,390.78 = 1,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.52/3,390.78 = 1,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.52x = 3,390.78 × 1,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.52x = 5,808,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,808,541.77/2,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.58

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