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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.39, 3,727.94 and 1,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.39, 3,727.94 and 1,707.11 is: 2,355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.39 : 3,727.94 = 1,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.39/3,727.94 = 1,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.39x = 3,727.94 × 1,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.39x = 6,363,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,995.12/2,701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.83

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