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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.05, 4,093.56 and 1,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.05, 4,093.56 and 1,707.10 is: 2,356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.05 : 4,093.56 = 1,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.05/4,093.56 = 1,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.05x = 4,093.56 × 1,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.05x = 6,988,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988,116.28/2,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.03

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