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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.20, 3,517.97 and 1,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.20, 3,517.97 and 1,711.08 is: 2,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.20 : 3,517.97 = 1,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.20/3,517.97 = 1,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.20x = 3,517.97 × 1,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.20x = 6,019,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019,519.55/2,550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.42

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