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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.08, 3,823.38 and 1,709.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.08, 3,823.38 and 1,709.39 is: 2,359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.08 : 3,823.38 = 1,709.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.08/3,823.38 = 1,709.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.08x = 3,823.38 × 1,709.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.08x = 6,535,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,535,628.42/2,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.36

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