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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.71, 2,393.72 and 1,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.71, 2,393.72 and 1,146.84 is: 1,581.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.71 : 2,393.72 = 1,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.71/2,393.72 = 1,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.71x = 2,393.72 × 1,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.71x = 2,745,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,213.84/1,735.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.61

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