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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.02, 4,071.06 and 1,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.02, 4,071.06 and 1,708.02 is: 2,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.02 : 4,071.06 = 1,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.02/4,071.06 = 1,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.02x = 4,071.06 × 1,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.02x = 6,953,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953,451.90/2,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.09

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