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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.56, 3,258.57 and 1,732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.56, 3,258.57 and 1,732.89 is: 2,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.56 : 3,258.57 = 1,732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.56/3,258.57 = 1,732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.56x = 3,258.57 × 1,732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.56x = 5,646,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,646,743.37/2,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.10

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