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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.95, 3,793.84 and 1,707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.95, 3,793.84 and 1,707.28 is: 2,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.95 : 3,793.84 = 1,707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.95/3,793.84 = 1,707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.95x = 3,793.84 × 1,707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.95x = 6,477,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,477,133.40/2,530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.17

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