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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.88, 2,927.95 and 1,708.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.88, 2,927.95 and 1,708.58 is: 2,349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.88 : 2,927.95 = 1,708.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.88/2,927.95 = 1,708.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.88x = 2,927.95 × 1,708.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.88x = 5,002,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,623.39/2,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.88

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