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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.86, 4,093.19 and 1,706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.86, 4,093.19 and 1,706.96 is: 2,355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.86 : 4,093.19 = 1,706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.86/4,093.19 = 1,706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.86x = 4,093.19 × 1,706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.86x = 6,986,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,892.83/2,965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.78

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