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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.65, 3,553.19 and 1,747.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.65, 3,553.19 and 1,747.70 is: 2,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.65 : 3,553.19 = 1,747.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.65/3,553.19 = 1,747.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.65x = 3,553.19 × 1,747.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.65x = 6,209,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,209,892.40/2,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.70

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