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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,557.93, 5,337.44 and 1,708.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,557.93, 5,337.44 and 1,708.69 is: 2,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,557.93 : 5,337.44 = 1,708.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,557.93/5,337.44 = 1,708.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,557.93x = 5,337.44 × 1,708.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,557.93x = 9,120,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120,021.81/3,557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.29

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