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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.32, 3,527.43 and 1,659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.32, 3,527.43 and 1,659.75 is: 2,486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.32 : 3,527.43 = 1,659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.32/3,527.43 = 1,659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.32x = 3,527.43 × 1,659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.32x = 5,854,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,651.94/2,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.77

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