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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.48, 3,658.82 and 1,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.48, 3,658.82 and 1,707.93 is: 2,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.48 : 3,658.82 = 1,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.48/3,658.82 = 1,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.48x = 3,658.82 × 1,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.48x = 6,248,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,248,999.90/2,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.91

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