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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.70, 3,944.16 and 1,706.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.70, 3,944.16 and 1,706.69 is: 2,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.70 : 3,944.16 = 1,706.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.70/3,944.16 = 1,706.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.70x = 3,944.16 × 1,706.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.70x = 6,731,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,468.29/2,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.81

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