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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.22, 4,004.90 and 1,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.22, 4,004.90 and 1,707.02 is: 2,355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.22 : 4,004.90 = 1,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.22/4,004.90 = 1,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.22x = 4,004.90 × 1,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.22x = 6,836,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,415.84/2,902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.59

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