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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.02, 3,264.81 and 1,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.02, 3,264.81 and 1,704.72 is: 2,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.02 : 3,264.81 = 1,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.02/3,264.81 = 1,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.02x = 3,264.81 × 1,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.02x = 5,565,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,586.90/2,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.32

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