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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.79, 3,453.24 and 1,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.79, 3,453.24 and 1,755.93 is: 2,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.79 : 3,453.24 = 1,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.79/3,453.24 = 1,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.79x = 3,453.24 × 1,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.79x = 6,063,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,063,647.71/2,501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.72

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