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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.36, 4,093.88 and 1,707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.36, 4,093.88 and 1,707.46 is: 2,356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.36 : 4,093.88 = 1,707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.36/4,093.88 = 1,707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.36x = 4,093.88 × 1,707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.36x = 6,990,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,990,117.57/2,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.47

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