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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.35, 3,651.67 and 1,704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.35, 3,651.67 and 1,704.37 is: 2,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.35 : 3,651.67 = 1,704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.35/3,651.67 = 1,704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.35x = 3,651.67 × 1,704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.35x = 6,223,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,796.80/2,647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.95

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