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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.68, 3,491.70 and 1,706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.68, 3,491.70 and 1,706.64 is: 2,554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.68 : 3,491.70 = 1,706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.68/3,491.70 = 1,706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.68x = 3,491.70 × 1,706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.68x = 5,959,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,074.89/2,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.60

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