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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.02, 2,594.74 and 1,114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.02, 2,594.74 and 1,114.22 is: 1,672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.02 : 2,594.74 = 1,114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.02/2,594.74 = 1,114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.02x = 2,594.74 × 1,114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.02x = 2,891,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,111.20/1,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.11

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