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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.92, 4,208.72 and 1,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.92, 4,208.72 and 1,709.96 is: 2,562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.92 : 4,208.72 = 1,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.92/4,208.72 = 1,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.92x = 4,208.72 × 1,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.92x = 7,196,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,742.85/2,808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.10

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