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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.61, 2,609.42 and 1,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.61, 2,609.42 and 1,329.48 is: 1,994.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.61 : 2,609.42 = 1,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.61/2,609.42 = 1,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.61x = 2,609.42 × 1,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.61x = 3,469,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,165.05/1,739.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.22

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