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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.94, 3,656.22 and 1,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.94, 3,656.22 and 1,706.04 is: 2,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.94 : 3,656.22 = 1,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.94/3,656.22 = 1,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.94x = 3,656.22 × 1,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.94x = 6,237,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,237,657.57/2,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.11

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