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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.08, 3,918.53 and 1,705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.08, 3,918.53 and 1,705.46 is: 2,353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.08 : 3,918.53 = 1,705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.08/3,918.53 = 1,705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.08x = 3,918.53 × 1,705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.08x = 6,682,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,882.75/2,840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.06

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