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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.98, 3,535.13 and 1,737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.98, 3,535.13 and 1,737.81 is: 2,604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.98 : 3,535.13 = 1,737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.98/3,535.13 = 1,737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.98x = 3,535.13 × 1,737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.98x = 6,143,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143,384.27/2,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.25

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