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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.49, 3,050.52 and 1,738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.49, 3,050.52 and 1,738.67 is: 2,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.49 : 3,050.52 = 1,738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.49/3,050.52 = 1,738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.49x = 3,050.52 × 1,738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.49x = 5,303,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303,838.06/2,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.31

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