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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.99, 3,270.92 and 1,709.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.99, 3,270.92 and 1,709.03 is: 2,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.99 : 3,270.92 = 1,709.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.99/3,270.92 = 1,709.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.99x = 3,270.92 × 1,709.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.99x = 5,590,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,075.51/2,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.70

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