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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.34, 3,520.35 and 1,712.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.34, 3,520.35 and 1,712.71 is: 2,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.34 : 3,520.35 = 1,712.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.34/3,520.35 = 1,712.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.34x = 3,520.35 × 1,712.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.34x = 6,029,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,338.65/2,553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.35

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