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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.74, 3,255.42 and 1,697.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.74, 3,255.42 and 1,697.78 is: 2,343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.74 : 3,255.42 = 1,697.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.74/3,255.42 = 1,697.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.74x = 3,255.42 × 1,697.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.74x = 5,526,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,986.97/2,358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.19

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