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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.73, 4,094.39 and 1,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.73, 4,094.39 and 1,707.83 is: 2,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.73 : 4,094.39 = 1,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.73/4,094.39 = 1,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.73x = 4,094.39 × 1,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.73x = 6,992,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992,536.58/2,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.98

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