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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.84, 3,247.95 and 1,709.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.84, 3,247.95 and 1,709.00 is: 2,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.84 : 3,247.95 = 1,709.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.84/3,247.95 = 1,709.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.84x = 3,247.95 × 1,709.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.84x = 5,550,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,754.67/2,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.86

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