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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.39, 3,898.94 and 1,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.39, 3,898.94 and 1,706.22 is: 2,354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.39 : 3,898.94 = 1,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.39/3,898.94 = 1,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.39x = 3,898.94 × 1,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.39x = 6,652,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,450.62/2,825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.53

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