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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.75, 3,380.65 and 1,735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.75, 3,380.65 and 1,735.78 is: 2,596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.75 : 3,380.65 = 1,735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.75/3,380.65 = 1,735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.75x = 3,380.65 × 1,735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.75x = 5,868,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,868,064.66/2,259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.78

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