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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.70, 3,528.62 and 1,732.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.70, 3,528.62 and 1,732.49 is: 2,600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.70 : 3,528.62 = 1,732.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.70/3,528.62 = 1,732.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.70x = 3,528.62 × 1,732.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.70x = 6,113,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,290.20/2,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.63

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