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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.94, 2,392.60 and 1,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.94, 2,392.60 and 1,498.66 is: 2,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.94 : 2,392.60 = 1,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.94/2,392.60 = 1,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.94x = 2,392.60 × 1,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.94x = 3,585,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,681.95/1,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.33

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