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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.36, 3,658.56 and 1,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.36, 3,658.56 and 1,709.36 is: 2,357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.36 : 3,658.56 = 1,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.36/3,658.56 = 1,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.36x = 3,658.56 × 1,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.36x = 6,253,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253,796.12/2,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.82

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