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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.04, 3,544.97 and 1,708.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.04, 3,544.97 and 1,708.43 is: 2,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.04 : 3,544.97 = 1,708.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.04/3,544.97 = 1,708.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.04x = 3,544.97 × 1,708.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.04x = 6,056,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,056,306.83/2,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.52

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