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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.04, 3,546.46 and 1,709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.04, 3,546.46 and 1,709.43 is: 2,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.04 : 3,546.46 = 1,709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.04/3,546.46 = 1,709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.04x = 3,546.46 × 1,709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.04x = 6,062,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,425.12/2,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.02

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