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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.26, 3,542.61 and 1,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.26, 3,542.61 and 1,714.50 is: 2,567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.26 : 3,542.61 = 1,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.26/3,542.61 = 1,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.26x = 3,542.61 × 1,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.26x = 6,073,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,073,804.85/2,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.92

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