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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.33, 3,732.51 and 1,709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.33, 3,732.51 and 1,709.11 is: 2,358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.33 : 3,732.51 = 1,709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.33/3,732.51 = 1,709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.33x = 3,732.51 × 1,709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.33x = 6,379,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,379,270.17/2,704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.91

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