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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.57, 4,306.31 and 1,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.57, 4,306.31 and 1,704.88 is: 2,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.57 : 4,306.31 = 1,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.57/4,306.31 = 1,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.57x = 4,306.31 × 1,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.57x = 7,341,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,741.79/2,867.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.27

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