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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.99, 3,802.28 and 1,707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.99, 3,802.28 and 1,707.39 is: 2,356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.99 : 3,802.28 = 1,707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.99/3,802.28 = 1,707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.99x = 3,802.28 × 1,707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.99x = 6,491,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,491,966.31/2,754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.44

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