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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.92, 3,044.91 and 1,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.92, 3,044.91 and 1,708.96 is: 2,356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.92 : 3,044.91 = 1,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.92/3,044.91 = 1,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.92x = 3,044.91 × 1,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.92x = 5,203,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,629.39/2,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.80

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