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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.39, 3,555.98 and 1,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.39, 3,555.98 and 1,676.74 is: 2,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.39 : 3,555.98 = 1,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.39/3,555.98 = 1,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.39x = 3,555.98 × 1,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.39x = 5,962,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,453.91/2,369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.45

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