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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.27, 3,451.29 and 1,757.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.27, 3,451.29 and 1,757.07 is: 2,423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.27 : 3,451.29 = 1,757.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.27/3,451.29 = 1,757.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.27x = 3,451.29 × 1,757.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.27x = 6,064,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,158.12/2,502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.46

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