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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.89, 3,083.86 and 1,734.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.89, 3,083.86 and 1,734.77 is: 2,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.89 : 3,083.86 = 1,734.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.89/3,083.86 = 1,734.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.89x = 3,083.86 × 1,734.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.89x = 5,349,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,791.18/2,232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.90

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