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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.64, 4,093.74 and 1,707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.64, 4,093.74 and 1,707.63 is: 2,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.64 : 4,093.74 = 1,707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.64/4,093.74 = 1,707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.64x = 4,093.74 × 1,707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.64x = 6,990,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,990,593.24/2,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.40

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