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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.06, 4,003.61 and 1,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.06, 4,003.61 and 1,706.40 is: 2,354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.06 : 4,003.61 = 1,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.06/4,003.61 = 1,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.06x = 4,003.61 × 1,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.06x = 6,831,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831,751.57/2,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.92

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