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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.69, 3,660.99 and 1,707.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.69, 3,660.99 and 1,707.95 is: 2,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.69 : 3,660.99 = 1,707.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.69/3,660.99 = 1,707.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.69x = 3,660.99 × 1,707.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.69x = 6,252,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,787.87/2,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.04

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