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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.69, 3,803.15 and 1,707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.69, 3,803.15 and 1,707.75 is: 2,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.69 : 3,803.15 = 1,707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.69/3,803.15 = 1,707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.69x = 3,803.15 × 1,707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.69x = 6,494,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,833.68/2,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.88

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