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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.17, 3,441.59 and 1,707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.17, 3,441.59 and 1,707.66 is: 2,357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.17 : 3,441.59 = 1,707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.17/3,441.59 = 1,707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.17x = 3,441.59 × 1,707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.17x = 5,877,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,057.04/2,493.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.27

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