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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.04, 3,388.40 and 1,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.04, 3,388.40 and 1,713.56 is: 2,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.04 : 3,388.40 = 1,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.04/3,388.40 = 1,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.04x = 3,388.40 × 1,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.04x = 5,806,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,226.70/2,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.68

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