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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.44, 3,801.60 and 1,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.44, 3,801.60 and 1,707.84 is: 2,356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.44 : 3,801.60 = 1,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.44/3,801.60 = 1,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.44x = 3,801.60 × 1,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.44x = 6,492,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,524.54/2,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.26

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