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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.59, 3,453.72 and 1,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.59, 3,453.72 and 1,751.28 is: 2,623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.59 : 3,453.72 = 1,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.59/3,453.72 = 1,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.59x = 3,453.72 × 1,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.59x = 6,048,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,430.76/2,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.38

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