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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.15, 2,344.28 and 1,356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.15, 2,344.28 and 1,356.23 is: 1,863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.15 : 2,344.28 = 1,356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.15/2,344.28 = 1,356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.15x = 2,344.28 × 1,356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.15x = 3,179,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,364.36/1,706.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.48

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