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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.32, 3,901.80 and 1,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.32, 3,901.80 and 1,708.04 is: 2,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.32 : 3,901.80 = 1,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.32/3,901.80 = 1,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.32x = 3,901.80 × 1,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.32x = 6,664,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,430.47/2,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.15

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