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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.79, 2,915.61 and 1,735.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.79, 2,915.61 and 1,735.29 is: 2,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.79 : 2,915.61 = 1,735.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.79/2,915.61 = 1,735.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.79x = 2,915.61 × 1,735.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.79x = 5,059,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,435.38/2,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.41

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