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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.70, 3,488.19 and 1,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.70, 3,488.19 and 1,707.64 is: 2,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.70 : 3,488.19 = 1,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.70/3,488.19 = 1,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.70x = 3,488.19 × 1,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.70x = 5,956,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956,572.77/2,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.50

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