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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.65, 3,259.17 and 1,694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.65, 3,259.17 and 1,694.35 is: 2,341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.65 : 3,259.17 = 1,694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.65/3,259.17 = 1,694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.65x = 3,259.17 × 1,694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.65x = 5,522,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,178.76/2,358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.24

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