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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.26, 3,017.82 and 1,746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.26, 3,017.82 and 1,746.46 is: 2,407.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.26 : 3,017.82 = 1,746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.26/3,017.82 = 1,746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.26x = 3,017.82 × 1,746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.26x = 5,270,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,501.92/2,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.44

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