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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.18, 3,746.90 and 1,718.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.18, 3,746.90 and 1,718.59 is: 2,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.18 : 3,746.90 = 1,718.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.18/3,746.90 = 1,718.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.18x = 3,746.90 × 1,718.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.18x = 6,439,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439,398.53/2,503.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.48

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