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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.66, 3,673.93 and 1,708.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.66, 3,673.93 and 1,708.09 is: 2,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.66 : 3,673.93 = 1,708.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.66/3,673.93 = 1,708.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.66x = 3,673.93 × 1,708.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.66x = 6,275,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275,392.84/2,450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.70

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