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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.84, 2,369.70 and 1,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.84, 2,369.70 and 1,635 is: 2,260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.84 : 2,369.70 = 1,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.84/2,369.70 = 1,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.84x = 2,369.70 × 1,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.84x = 3,874,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,459.50/1,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.69

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