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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.02, 3,731.32 and 1,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.02, 3,731.32 and 1,709.30 is: 2,358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.02 : 3,731.32 = 1,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.02/3,731.32 = 1,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.02x = 3,731.32 × 1,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.02x = 6,377,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,945.28/2,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.69

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