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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.62, 3,109.59 and 1,706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.62, 3,109.59 and 1,706.41 is: 2,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.62 : 3,109.59 = 1,706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.62/3,109.59 = 1,706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.62x = 3,109.59 × 1,706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.62x = 5,306,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306,235.47/2,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.32

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