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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.52, 3,266.88 and 1,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.52, 3,266.88 and 1,706.22 is: 2,351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.52 : 3,266.88 = 1,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.52/3,266.88 = 1,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.52x = 3,266.88 × 1,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.52x = 5,574,015.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,015.99/2,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.39

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