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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.52, 3,660.74 and 1,708.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.52, 3,660.74 and 1,708.93 is: 2,359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.52 : 3,660.74 = 1,708.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.52/3,660.74 = 1,708.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.52x = 3,660.74 × 1,708.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.52x = 6,255,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,255,948.41/2,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.38

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