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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.68, 3,486.96 and 1,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.68, 3,486.96 and 1,713.24 is: 2,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.68 : 3,486.96 = 1,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.68/3,486.96 = 1,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.68x = 3,486.96 × 1,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.68x = 5,973,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,999.35/2,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.30

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