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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.56, 3,635.55 and 1,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.56, 3,635.55 and 1,704.06 is: 2,350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.56 : 3,635.55 = 1,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.56/3,635.55 = 1,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.56x = 3,635.55 × 1,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.56x = 6,195,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,195,195.33/2,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.62

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