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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.76, 3,540.36 and 1,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.76, 3,540.36 and 1,713 is: 2,565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.76 : 3,540.36 = 1,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.76/3,540.36 = 1,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.76x = 3,540.36 × 1,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.76x = 6,064,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,636.68/2,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.67

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