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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.51, 4,096.93 and 1,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.51, 4,096.93 and 1,709.62 is: 2,359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.51 : 4,096.93 = 1,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.51/4,096.93 = 1,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.51x = 4,096.93 × 1,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.51x = 7,004,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,172.98/2,968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.49

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