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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.24, 3,546.78 and 1,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.24, 3,546.78 and 1,715.08 is: 2,571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.24 : 3,546.78 = 1,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.24/3,546.78 = 1,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.24x = 3,546.78 × 1,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.24x = 6,083,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,011.44/2,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.84

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