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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.18, 3,269.37 and 1,705.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.18, 3,269.37 and 1,705.98 is: 2,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.18 : 3,269.37 = 1,705.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.18/3,269.37 = 1,705.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.18x = 3,269.37 × 1,705.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.18x = 5,577,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,479.83/2,370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.19

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