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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.89, 4,003.16 and 1,705.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.89, 4,003.16 and 1,705.89 is: 2,354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.89 : 4,003.16 = 1,705.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.89/4,003.16 = 1,705.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.89x = 4,003.16 × 1,705.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.89x = 6,828,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,957.09/2,900.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.09

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