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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.99, 3,341.36 and 1,759.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.99, 3,341.36 and 1,759.79 is: 2,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.99 : 3,341.36 = 1,759.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.99/3,341.36 = 1,759.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.99x = 3,341.36 × 1,759.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.99x = 5,880,066.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,880,066.41/2,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.78

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