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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.23, 3,263.59 and 1,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.23, 3,263.59 and 1,659.23 is: 2,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.23 : 3,263.59 = 1,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.23/3,263.59 = 1,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.23x = 3,263.59 × 1,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.23x = 5,415,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,062.79/2,365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.45

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