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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.38, 3,495.45 and 1,713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.38, 3,495.45 and 1,713.18 is: 2,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.38 : 3,495.45 = 1,713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.38/3,495.45 = 1,713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.38x = 3,495.45 × 1,713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.38x = 5,988,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,988,335.03/2,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.48

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