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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.49, 3,451.15 and 1,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.49, 3,451.15 and 1,755.19 is: 2,419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.49 : 3,451.15 = 1,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.49/3,451.15 = 1,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.49x = 3,451.15 × 1,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.49x = 6,057,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057,423.97/2,503.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.59

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