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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.22, 2,608.34 and 1,046.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.22, 2,608.34 and 1,046.22 is: 1,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.22 : 2,608.34 = 1,046.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.22/2,608.34 = 1,046.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.22x = 2,608.34 × 1,046.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.22x = 2,728,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,897.47/1,738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.94

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