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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.37, 3,109.23 and 1,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.37, 3,109.23 and 1,706.16 is: 2,570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.37 : 3,109.23 = 1,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.37/3,109.23 = 1,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.37x = 3,109.23 × 1,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.37x = 5,304,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,304,843.86/2,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.96

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