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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.52, 3,429.77 and 1,708.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.52, 3,429.77 and 1,708.93 is: 2,555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.52 : 3,429.77 = 1,708.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.52/3,429.77 = 1,708.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.52x = 3,429.77 × 1,708.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.52x = 5,861,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,861,240.97/2,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.56

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