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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.90, 3,553.57 and 1,747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.90, 3,553.57 and 1,747.94 is: 2,632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.90 : 3,553.57 = 1,747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.90/3,553.57 = 1,747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.90x = 3,553.57 × 1,747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.90x = 6,211,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211,431.66/2,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.08

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