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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.96, 3,416.50 and 1,736.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.96, 3,416.50 and 1,736.36 is: 2,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.96 : 3,416.50 = 1,736.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.96/3,416.50 = 1,736.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.96x = 3,416.50 × 1,736.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.96x = 5,932,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,273.94/2,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.64

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