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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.46, 2,396.57 and 1,240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.46, 2,396.57 and 1,240.23 is: 1,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.46 : 2,396.57 = 1,240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.46/2,396.57 = 1,240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.46x = 2,396.57 × 1,240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.46x = 2,972,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,298.01/1,738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.73

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