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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.94, 3,746.52 and 1,718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.94, 3,746.52 and 1,718.35 is: 2,572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.94 : 3,746.52 = 1,718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.94/3,746.52 = 1,718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.94x = 3,746.52 × 1,718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.94x = 6,437,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,832.64/2,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.11

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