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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.91, 3,296.46 and 1,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.91, 3,296.46 and 1,734 is: 2,603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.91 : 3,296.46 = 1,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.91/3,296.46 = 1,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.91x = 3,296.46 × 1,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.91x = 5,716,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,061.64/2,195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.05

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