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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.68, 3,263.16 and 1,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.68, 3,263.16 and 1,701.48 is: 2,346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.68 : 3,263.16 = 1,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.68/3,263.16 = 1,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.68x = 3,263.16 × 1,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.68x = 5,552,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,201.48/2,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.98

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