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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.98, 3,919.76 and 1,706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.98, 3,919.76 and 1,706.35 is: 2,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.98 : 3,919.76 = 1,706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.98/3,919.76 = 1,706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.98x = 3,919.76 × 1,706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.98x = 6,688,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,688,454.35/2,840.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.28

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