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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.86, 3,270.72 and 1,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.86, 3,270.72 and 1,708.90 is: 2,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.86 : 3,270.72 = 1,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.86/3,270.72 = 1,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.86x = 3,270.72 × 1,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.86x = 5,589,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,589,333.41/2,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.51

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