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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.76, 3,329.56 and 1,703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.76, 3,329.56 and 1,703.86 is: 2,351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.76 : 3,329.56 = 1,703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.76/3,329.56 = 1,703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.76x = 3,329.56 × 1,703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.76x = 5,673,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,104.10/2,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.29

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