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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.44, 3,176.52 and 1,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.44, 3,176.52 and 1,730.88 is: 2,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.44 : 3,176.52 = 1,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.44/3,176.52 = 1,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.44x = 3,176.52 × 1,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.44x = 5,498,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,174.94/2,116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.84

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