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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.53, 3,217.59 and 1,742.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.53, 3,217.59 and 1,742.67 is: 2,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.53 : 3,217.59 = 1,742.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.53/3,217.59 = 1,742.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.53x = 3,217.59 × 1,742.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.53x = 5,607,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607,197.57/2,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.01

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