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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.64, 3,437.10 and 1,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.64, 3,437.10 and 1,738.64 is: 2,603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.64 : 3,437.10 = 1,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.64/3,437.10 = 1,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.64x = 3,437.10 × 1,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.64x = 5,975,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,879.54/2,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.14

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