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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.33, 3,900.81 and 1,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.33, 3,900.81 and 1,708.60 is: 2,357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.33 : 3,900.81 = 1,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.33/3,900.81 = 1,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.33x = 3,900.81 × 1,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.33x = 6,664,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,923.97/2,827.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.32

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