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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.87, 3,519.70 and 1,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.87, 3,519.70 and 1,712.24 is: 2,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.87 : 3,519.70 = 1,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.87/3,519.70 = 1,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.87x = 3,519.70 × 1,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.87x = 6,026,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026,572.08/2,552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.71

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