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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.80, 3,475.17 and 1,705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.80, 3,475.17 and 1,705.37 is: 2,552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.80 : 3,475.17 = 1,705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.80/3,475.17 = 1,705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.80x = 3,475.17 × 1,705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.80x = 5,926,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,926,433.29/2,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.52

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