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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.62, 3,108.08 and 1,705.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.62, 3,108.08 and 1,705.41 is: 2,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.62 : 3,108.08 = 1,705.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.62/3,108.08 = 1,705.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.62x = 3,108.08 × 1,705.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.62x = 5,300,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,554.98/2,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.82

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