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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.40, 3,791.58 and 1,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.40, 3,791.58 and 1,707.06 is: 2,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.40 : 3,791.58 = 1,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.40/3,791.58 = 1,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.40x = 3,791.58 × 1,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.40x = 6,472,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,454.55/2,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.90

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