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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.26, 3,541.11 and 1,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.26, 3,541.11 and 1,713.50 is: 2,566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.26 : 3,541.11 = 1,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.26/3,541.11 = 1,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.26x = 3,541.11 × 1,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.26x = 6,067,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,691.99/2,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.42

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