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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.90, 3,792.51 and 1,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.90, 3,792.51 and 1,708.46 is: 2,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.90 : 3,792.51 = 1,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.90/3,792.51 = 1,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.90x = 3,792.51 × 1,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.90x = 6,479,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,479,332.67/2,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.10

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