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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.51, 6,012.50 and 1,700.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.51, 6,012.50 and 1,700.01 is: 2,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.51 : 6,012.50 = 1,700.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.51/6,012.50 = 1,700.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.51x = 6,012.50 × 1,700.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.51x = 10,221,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,301.62/4,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.90

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