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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.62, 3,655.42 and 1,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.62, 3,655.42 and 1,705.24 is: 2,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.62 : 3,655.42 = 1,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.62/3,655.42 = 1,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.62x = 3,655.42 × 1,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.62x = 6,233,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,368.40/2,649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.55

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