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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.54, 4,095.62 and 1,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.54, 4,095.62 and 1,708.56 is: 2,358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.54 : 4,095.62 = 1,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.54/4,095.62 = 1,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.54x = 4,095.62 × 1,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.54x = 6,997,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,612.51/2,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.05

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