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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.55, 3,153.74 and 1,736.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.55, 3,153.74 and 1,736.19 is: 2,600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.55 : 3,153.74 = 1,736.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.55/3,153.74 = 1,736.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.55x = 3,153.74 × 1,736.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.55x = 5,475,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,483.17/2,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.50

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