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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.21, 3,658.97 and 1,706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.21, 3,658.97 and 1,706.35 is: 2,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.21 : 3,658.97 = 1,706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.21/3,658.97 = 1,706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.21x = 3,658.97 × 1,706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.21x = 6,243,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,243,483.46/2,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.84

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