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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.79, 3,506.60 and 1,789.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.79, 3,506.60 and 1,789.67 is: 2,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.79 : 3,506.60 = 1,789.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.79/3,506.60 = 1,789.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.79x = 3,506.60 × 1,789.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.79x = 6,275,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275,630.34/2,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.42

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