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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.93, 3,111.79 and 1,708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.93, 3,111.79 and 1,708.81 is: 2,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.93 : 3,111.79 = 1,708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.93/3,111.79 = 1,708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.93x = 3,111.79 × 1,708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.93x = 5,317,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317,453.60/2,074.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.71

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