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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.83, 3,729.11 and 1,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.83, 3,729.11 and 1,706.48 is: 2,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.83 : 3,729.11 = 1,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.83/3,729.11 = 1,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.83x = 3,729.11 × 1,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.83x = 6,363,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363,624.45/2,701.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.30

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