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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.02, 3,533.67 and 1,736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.02, 3,533.67 and 1,736.84 is: 2,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.02 : 3,533.67 = 1,736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.02/3,533.67 = 1,736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.02x = 3,533.67 × 1,736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.02x = 6,137,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137,401.73/2,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.78

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