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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.55, 3,456.19 and 1,370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.55, 3,456.19 and 1,370.17 is: 1,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.55 : 3,456.19 = 1,370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.55/3,456.19 = 1,370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.55x = 3,456.19 × 1,370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.55x = 4,735,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,567.85/2,504.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.79

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