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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.02, 3,267.57 and 1,706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.02, 3,267.57 and 1,706.73 is: 2,352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.02 : 3,267.57 = 1,706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.02/3,267.57 = 1,706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.02x = 3,267.57 × 1,706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.02x = 5,576,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,859.75/2,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.09

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