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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.83, 2,698.71 and 1,705.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.83, 2,698.71 and 1,705.79 is: 2,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.83 : 2,698.71 = 1,705.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.83/2,698.71 = 1,705.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.83x = 2,698.71 × 1,705.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.83x = 4,603,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,432.53/1,951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.52

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