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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.35, 3,729.60 and 1,708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.35, 3,729.60 and 1,708.25 is: 2,356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.35 : 3,729.60 = 1,708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.35/3,729.60 = 1,708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.35x = 3,729.60 × 1,708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.35x = 6,371,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,089.20/2,703.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.74

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