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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.09, 3,452.65 and 1,785.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.09, 3,452.65 and 1,785.57 is: 2,679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.09 : 3,452.65 = 1,785.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.09/3,452.65 = 1,785.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.09x = 3,452.65 × 1,785.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.09x = 6,164,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,948.26/2,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.14

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