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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.59, 3,477.46 and 1,701.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.59, 3,477.46 and 1,701.39 is: 2,549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.59 : 3,477.46 = 1,701.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.59/3,477.46 = 1,701.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.59x = 3,477.46 × 1,701.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.59x = 5,916,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,916,515.67/2,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.57

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