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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.71, 3,525.06 and 1,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.71, 3,525.06 and 1,716.81 is: 2,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.71 : 3,525.06 = 1,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.71/3,525.06 = 1,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.71x = 3,525.06 × 1,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.71x = 6,051,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,858.26/2,554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.90

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