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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.53, 3,468.42 and 1,756.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.53, 3,468.42 and 1,756.86 is: 2,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.53 : 3,468.42 = 1,756.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.53/3,468.42 = 1,756.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.53x = 3,468.42 × 1,756.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.53x = 6,093,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093,528.36/2,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.73

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