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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.24, 4,004.14 and 1,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.24, 4,004.14 and 1,706.18 is: 2,354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.24 : 4,004.14 = 1,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.24/4,004.14 = 1,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.24x = 4,004.14 × 1,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.24x = 6,831,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831,783.59/2,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.78

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