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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.95, 3,055.74 and 1,734.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.95, 3,055.74 and 1,734.45 is: 2,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.95 : 3,055.74 = 1,734.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.95/3,055.74 = 1,734.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.95x = 3,055.74 × 1,734.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.95x = 5,300,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,028.24/2,213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.92

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