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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.55, 3,268.15 and 1,739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.55, 3,268.15 and 1,739.88 is: 2,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.55 : 3,268.15 = 1,739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.55/3,268.15 = 1,739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.55x = 3,268.15 × 1,739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.55x = 5,686,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,184.47/2,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.69

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