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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.56, 3,281.37 and 1,707.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.56, 3,281.37 and 1,707.82 is: 2,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.56 : 3,281.37 = 1,707.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.56/3,281.37 = 1,707.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.56x = 3,281.37 × 1,707.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.56x = 5,603,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,989.31/2,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.91

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