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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,900.67, 5,847.69 and 1,707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,900.67, 5,847.69 and 1,707.76 is: 2,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,900.67 : 5,847.69 = 1,707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,900.67/5,847.69 = 1,707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,900.67x = 5,847.69 × 1,707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,900.67x = 9,986,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,986,451.07/3,900.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.19

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