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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.63, 2,394.46 and 1,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.63, 2,394.46 and 1,211.96 is: 1,672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.63 : 2,394.46 = 1,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.63/2,394.46 = 1,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.63x = 2,394.46 × 1,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.63x = 2,901,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,997.24/1,735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.02

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