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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.62, 3,566.30 and 1,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.62, 3,566.30 and 1,723.70 is: 2,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.62 : 3,566.30 = 1,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.62/3,566.30 = 1,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.62x = 3,566.30 × 1,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.62x = 6,147,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147,231.61/2,379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.28

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