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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.76, 4,088.60 and 1,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.76, 4,088.60 and 1,704.06 is: 2,351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.76 : 4,088.60 = 1,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.76/4,088.60 = 1,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.76x = 4,088.60 × 1,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.76x = 6,967,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,199.27/2,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.59

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