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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.98, 3,536.39 and 1,745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.98, 3,536.39 and 1,745.84 is: 2,619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.98 : 3,536.39 = 1,745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.98/3,536.39 = 1,745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.98x = 3,536.39 × 1,745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.98x = 6,173,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,173,944.71/2,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.43

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