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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.98, 2,630.40 and 1,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.98, 2,630.40 and 1,346.50 is: 2,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.98 : 2,630.40 = 1,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.98/2,630.40 = 1,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.98x = 2,630.40 × 1,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.98x = 3,541,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,833.60/1,757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.72

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