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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.66, 3,614.40 and 1,703.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.66, 3,614.40 and 1,703.97 is: 2,555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.66 : 3,614.40 = 1,703.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.66/3,614.40 = 1,703.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.66x = 3,614.40 × 1,703.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.66x = 6,158,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,829.17/2,409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.89

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