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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.66, 3,396.14 and 1,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.66, 3,396.14 and 1,706.40 is: 2,562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.66 : 3,396.14 = 1,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.66/3,396.14 = 1,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.66x = 3,396.14 × 1,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.66x = 5,795,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795,173.30/2,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.35

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