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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.76, 4,204.92 and 1,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.76, 4,204.92 and 1,707.92 is: 2,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.76 : 4,204.92 = 1,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.76/4,204.92 = 1,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.76x = 4,204.92 × 1,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.76x = 7,181,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,666.97/2,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.44

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