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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.54, 3,113.37 and 1,734.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.54, 3,113.37 and 1,734.66 is: 2,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.54 : 3,113.37 = 1,734.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.54/3,113.37 = 1,734.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.54x = 3,113.37 × 1,734.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.54x = 5,400,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,638.40/2,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.15

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