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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.24, 3,265.72 and 1,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.24, 3,265.72 and 1,705.28 is: 2,353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.24 : 3,265.72 = 1,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.24/3,265.72 = 1,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.24x = 3,265.72 × 1,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.24x = 5,568,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,946.41/2,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.51

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