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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.36, 3,325.59 and 1,703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.36, 3,325.59 and 1,703.61 is: 2,348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.36 : 3,325.59 = 1,703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.36/3,325.59 = 1,703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.36x = 3,325.59 × 1,703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.36x = 5,665,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,508.38/2,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.53

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