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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.67, 3,477.17 and 1,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.67, 3,477.17 and 1,704.62 is: 2,554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.67 : 3,477.17 = 1,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.67/3,477.17 = 1,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.67x = 3,477.17 × 1,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.67x = 5,927,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,227.62/2,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.11

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