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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.19, 3,546.69 and 1,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.19, 3,546.69 and 1,704.30 is: 2,555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.19 : 3,546.69 = 1,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.19/3,546.69 = 1,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.19x = 3,546.69 × 1,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.19x = 6,044,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,623.77/2,365.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.66

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