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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.64, 5,335.68 and 1,707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.64, 5,335.68 and 1,707.30 is: 2,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.64 : 5,335.68 = 1,707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.64/5,335.68 = 1,707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.64x = 5,335.68 × 1,707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.64x = 9,109,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109,606.46/3,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.74

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