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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.28, 2,396.70 and 1,575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.28, 2,396.70 and 1,575.14 is: 2,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.28 : 2,396.70 = 1,575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.28/2,396.70 = 1,575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.28x = 2,396.70 × 1,575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.28x = 3,775,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,126.05/1,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.02

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