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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.11, 4,204.51 and 1,707.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.11, 4,204.51 and 1,707.15 is: 2,557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.11 : 4,204.51 = 1,707.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.11/4,204.51 = 1,707.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.11x = 4,204.51 × 1,707.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.11x = 7,177,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,699.69/2,806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.89

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