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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.46, 3,655.68 and 1,705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.46, 3,655.68 and 1,705.58 is: 2,351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.46 : 3,655.68 = 1,705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.46/3,655.68 = 1,705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.46x = 3,655.68 × 1,705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.46x = 6,235,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,054.69/2,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.56

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