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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.60, 4,094.23 and 1,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.60, 4,094.23 and 1,707.71 is: 2,356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.60 : 4,094.23 = 1,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.60/4,094.23 = 1,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.60x = 4,094.23 × 1,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.60x = 6,991,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,991,757.51/2,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.83

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