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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.70, 2,637.12 and 1,707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.70, 2,637.12 and 1,707.14 is: 2,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.70 : 2,637.12 = 1,707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.70/2,637.12 = 1,707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.70x = 2,637.12 × 1,707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.70x = 4,501,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,933.04/1,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.35

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