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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.24, 4,093.13 and 1,706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.24, 4,093.13 and 1,706.96 is: 2,355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.24 : 4,093.13 = 1,706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.24/4,093.13 = 1,706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.24x = 4,093.13 × 1,706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.24x = 6,986,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,788.72/2,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.44

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