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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.77, 3,919.39 and 1,706.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.77, 3,919.39 and 1,706.33 is: 2,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.77 : 3,919.39 = 1,706.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.77/3,919.39 = 1,706.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.77x = 3,919.39 × 1,706.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.77x = 6,687,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687,778.27/2,840.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.21

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