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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.34, 3,727.47 and 1,707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.34, 3,727.47 and 1,707.08 is: 2,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.34 : 3,727.47 = 1,707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.34/3,727.47 = 1,707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.34x = 3,727.47 × 1,707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.34x = 6,363,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,067.65/2,700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.40

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