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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.82, 3,176.06 and 1,707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.82, 3,176.06 and 1,707.30 is: 2,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.82 : 3,176.06 = 1,707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.82/3,176.06 = 1,707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.82x = 3,176.06 × 1,707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.82x = 5,422,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,478.70/2,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.47

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