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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.28, 3,245.76 and 1,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.28, 3,245.76 and 1,707.04 is: 2,557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.28 : 3,245.76 = 1,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.28/3,245.76 = 1,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.28x = 3,245.76 × 1,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.28x = 5,540,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,642.15/2,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.68

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