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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.73, 3,523.36 and 1,605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.73, 3,523.36 and 1,605.56 is: 2,409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.73 : 3,523.36 = 1,605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.73/3,523.36 = 1,605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.73x = 3,523.36 × 1,605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.73x = 5,656,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,656,976.70/2,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.56

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