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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.02, 3,660.05 and 1,708.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.02, 3,660.05 and 1,708.43 is: 2,358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.02 : 3,660.05 = 1,708.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.02/3,660.05 = 1,708.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.02x = 3,660.05 × 1,708.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.02x = 6,252,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,930.68/2,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.69

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