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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.67, 3,721.53 and 1,753.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.67, 3,721.53 and 1,753.39 is: 2,418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.67 : 3,721.53 = 1,753.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.67/3,721.53 = 1,753.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.67x = 3,721.53 × 1,753.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.67x = 6,525,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,525,293.49/2,697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.86

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