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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.66, 3,393.14 and 1,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.66, 3,393.14 and 1,704.40 is: 2,559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.66 : 3,393.14 = 1,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.66/3,393.14 = 1,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.66x = 3,393.14 × 1,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.66x = 5,783,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783,267.82/2,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.35

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