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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.26, 3,589.31 and 1,698.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.26, 3,589.31 and 1,698.71 is: 2,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.26 : 3,589.31 = 1,698.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.26/3,589.31 = 1,698.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.26x = 3,589.31 × 1,698.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.26x = 6,097,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,183.09/2,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.78

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