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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.27, 3,265.16 and 1,704.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.27, 3,265.16 and 1,704.97 is: 2,349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.27 : 3,265.16 = 1,704.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.27/3,265.16 = 1,704.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.27x = 3,265.16 × 1,704.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.27x = 5,566,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,974.99/2,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.66

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