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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.16, 2,554.92 and 1,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.16, 2,554.92 and 1,363.44 is: 2,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.16 : 2,554.92 = 1,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.16/2,554.92 = 1,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.16x = 2,554.92 × 1,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.16x = 3,483,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,480.12/1,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.71

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