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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.76, 3,732.70 and 1,656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.76, 3,732.70 and 1,656.88 is: 2,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.76 : 3,732.70 = 1,656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.76/3,732.70 = 1,656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.76x = 3,732.70 × 1,656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.76x = 6,184,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,635.98/2,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.57

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