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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.54, 3,486.24 and 1,706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.54, 3,486.24 and 1,706.94 is: 2,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.54 : 3,486.24 = 1,706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.54/3,486.24 = 1,706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.54x = 3,486.24 × 1,706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.54x = 5,950,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,802.51/2,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.20

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