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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.28, 3,898.92 and 1,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.28, 3,898.92 and 1,706.28 is: 2,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.28 : 3,898.92 = 1,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.28/3,898.92 = 1,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.28x = 3,898.92 × 1,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.28x = 6,652,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,649.22/2,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.69

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