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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.61, 3,864.78 and 1,702.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.61, 3,864.78 and 1,702.49 is: 2,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.61 : 3,864.78 = 1,702.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.61/3,864.78 = 1,702.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.61x = 3,864.78 × 1,702.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.61x = 6,579,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579,729.98/2,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.70

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