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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.22, 2,759.49 and 1,709.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.22, 2,759.49 and 1,709.46 is: 2,354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.22 : 2,759.49 = 1,709.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.22/2,759.49 = 1,709.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.22x = 2,759.49 × 1,709.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.22x = 4,717,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,237.78/2,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.83

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