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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.54, 3,569.48 and 1,759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.54, 3,569.48 and 1,759.38 is: 2,635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.54 : 3,569.48 = 1,759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.54/3,569.48 = 1,759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.54x = 3,569.48 × 1,759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.54x = 6,280,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,071.72/2,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.87

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