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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.14, 3,944.06 and 1,707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.14, 3,944.06 and 1,707.30 is: 2,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.14 : 3,944.06 = 1,707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.14/3,944.06 = 1,707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.14x = 3,944.06 × 1,707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.14x = 6,733,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733,693.64/2,631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.23

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