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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.96, 4,089.13 and 1,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.96, 4,089.13 and 1,704.43 is: 2,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.96 : 4,089.13 = 1,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.96/4,089.13 = 1,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.96x = 4,089.13 × 1,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.96x = 6,969,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,635.85/2,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.25

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