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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.82, 3,514.59 and 1,790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.82, 3,514.59 and 1,790.10 is: 2,688.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.82 : 3,514.59 = 1,790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.82/3,514.59 = 1,790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.82x = 3,514.59 × 1,790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.82x = 6,291,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,291,467.56/2,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.87

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