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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.16, 3,729.24 and 1,707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.16, 3,729.24 and 1,707.48 is: 2,356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.16 : 3,729.24 = 1,707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.16/3,729.24 = 1,707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.16x = 3,729.24 × 1,707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.16x = 6,367,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,602.72/2,702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.49

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