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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.96, 3,792.52 and 1,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.96, 3,792.52 and 1,706.32 is: 2,556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.96 : 3,792.52 = 1,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.96/3,792.52 = 1,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.96x = 3,792.52 × 1,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.96x = 6,471,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,252.73/2,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.84

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