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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.37, 3,522.68 and 1,657.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.37, 3,522.68 and 1,657.17 is: 2,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.37 : 3,522.68 = 1,657.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.37/3,522.68 = 1,657.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.37x = 3,522.68 × 1,657.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.37x = 5,837,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,671.33/2,554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.37

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