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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.60, 3,713.58 and 1,700.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.60, 3,713.58 and 1,700.34 is: 2,550.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.60 : 3,713.58 = 1,700.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.60/3,713.58 = 1,700.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.60x = 3,713.58 × 1,700.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.60x = 6,314,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314,348.62/2,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.63

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