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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.31, 3,111.46 and 1,708.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.31, 3,111.46 and 1,708.34 is: 2,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.31 : 3,111.46 = 1,708.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.31/3,111.46 = 1,708.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.31x = 3,111.46 × 1,708.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.31x = 5,315,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,315,411.75/2,074.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.50

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