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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.32, 3,735.82 and 1,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.32, 3,735.82 and 1,701.52 is: 2,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.32 : 3,735.82 = 1,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.32/3,735.82 = 1,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.32x = 3,735.82 × 1,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.32x = 6,356,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,572.45/2,493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.44

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