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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.67, 3,512.43 and 1,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.67, 3,512.43 and 1,707.11 is: 2,354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.67 : 3,512.43 = 1,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.67/3,512.43 = 1,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.67x = 3,512.43 × 1,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.67x = 5,996,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,086.82/2,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.48

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