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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.77, 4,095.54 and 1,708.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.77, 4,095.54 and 1,708.91 is: 2,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.77 : 4,095.54 = 1,708.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.77/4,095.54 = 1,708.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.77x = 4,095.54 × 1,708.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.77x = 6,998,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998,909.26/2,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.31

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