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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.63, 3,110.91 and 1,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.63, 3,110.91 and 1,707.42 is: 2,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.63 : 3,110.91 = 1,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.63/3,110.91 = 1,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.63x = 3,110.91 × 1,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.63x = 5,311,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311,629.95/2,064.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.68

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