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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.35, 3,726.84 and 1,706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.35, 3,726.84 and 1,706.25 is: 2,353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.35 : 3,726.84 = 1,706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.35/3,726.84 = 1,706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.35x = 3,726.84 × 1,706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.35x = 6,358,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,358,920.75/2,701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.98

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