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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.54, 3,250.68 and 1,728.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.54, 3,250.68 and 1,728.90 is: 2,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.54 : 3,250.68 = 1,728.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.54/3,250.68 = 1,728.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.54x = 3,250.68 × 1,728.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.54x = 5,620,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,100.65/2,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.87

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