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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.73, 4,085.94 and 1,702.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.73, 4,085.94 and 1,702.19 is: 2,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.73 : 4,085.94 = 1,702.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.73/4,085.94 = 1,702.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.73x = 4,085.94 × 1,702.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.73x = 6,955,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,046.21/2,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.10

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