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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.67, 3,523.86 and 1,713.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.67, 3,523.86 and 1,713.96 is: 2,366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.67 : 3,523.86 = 1,713.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.67/3,523.86 = 1,713.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.67x = 3,523.86 × 1,713.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.67x = 6,039,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,755.09/2,552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.05

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