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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.06, 4,089.96 and 1,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.06, 4,089.96 and 1,705.18 is: 2,352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.06 : 4,089.96 = 1,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.06/4,089.96 = 1,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.06x = 4,089.96 × 1,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.06x = 6,974,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974,117.99/2,964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.89

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