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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.74, 2,689.35 and 1,706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.74, 2,689.35 and 1,706.64 is: 2,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.74 : 2,689.35 = 1,706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.74/2,689.35 = 1,706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.74x = 2,689.35 × 1,706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.74x = 4,589,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,752.28/1,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.01

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