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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.26, 4,093.01 and 1,706.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.26, 4,093.01 and 1,706.83 is: 2,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.26 : 4,093.01 = 1,706.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.26/4,093.01 = 1,706.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.26x = 4,093.01 × 1,706.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.26x = 6,986,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,072.26/2,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.18

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