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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.48, 4,095.43 and 1,708.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.48, 4,095.43 and 1,708.58 is: 2,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.48 : 4,095.43 = 1,708.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.48/4,095.43 = 1,708.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.48x = 4,095.43 × 1,708.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.48x = 6,997,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,369.79/2,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.02

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