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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.82, 3,268.80 and 1,701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.82, 3,268.80 and 1,701.34 is: 2,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.82 : 3,268.80 = 1,701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.82/3,268.80 = 1,701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.82x = 3,268.80 × 1,701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.82x = 5,561,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561,340.19/2,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.70

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