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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.02, 3,728.70 and 1,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.02, 3,728.70 and 1,759.11 is: 2,425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.02 : 3,728.70 = 1,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.02/3,728.70 = 1,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.02x = 3,728.70 × 1,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.02x = 6,559,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559,193.46/2,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.72

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