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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.35, 3,730.98 and 1,709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.35, 3,730.98 and 1,709.25 is: 2,358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.35 : 3,730.98 = 1,709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.35/3,730.98 = 1,709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.35x = 3,730.98 × 1,709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.35x = 6,377,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,177.57/2,704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.12

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