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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.47, 3,125.79 and 1,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.47, 3,125.79 and 1,737.32 is: 2,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.47 : 3,125.79 = 1,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.47/3,125.79 = 1,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.47x = 3,125.79 × 1,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.47x = 5,430,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,430,497.48/2,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.90

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