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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.29, 3,901.76 and 1,708.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.29, 3,901.76 and 1,708.01 is: 2,357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.29 : 3,901.76 = 1,708.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.29/3,901.76 = 1,708.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.29x = 3,901.76 × 1,708.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.29x = 6,664,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,244.49/2,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.11

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