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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.08, 3,223.68 and 1,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.08, 3,223.68 and 1,704.96 is: 2,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.08 : 3,223.68 = 1,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.08/3,223.68 = 1,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.08x = 3,223.68 × 1,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.08x = 5,496,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496,245.45/2,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.77

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