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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.52, 3,268.26 and 1,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.52, 3,268.26 and 1,707.24 is: 2,352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.52 : 3,268.26 = 1,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.52/3,268.26 = 1,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.52x = 3,268.26 × 1,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.52x = 5,579,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,704.20/2,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.80

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