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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.62, 4,198.46 and 1,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.62, 4,198.46 and 1,704.26 is: 2,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.62 : 4,198.46 = 1,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.62/4,198.46 = 1,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.62x = 4,198.46 × 1,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.62x = 7,155,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,269.41/2,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.06

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