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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.86, 3,262.44 and 1,702.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.86, 3,262.44 and 1,702.90 is: 2,350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.86 : 3,262.44 = 1,702.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.86/3,262.44 = 1,702.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.86x = 3,262.44 × 1,702.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.86x = 5,555,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,609.08/2,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.23

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