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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.81, 3,441.69 and 1,746.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.81, 3,441.69 and 1,746.63 is: 2,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.81 : 3,441.69 = 1,746.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.81/3,441.69 = 1,746.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.81x = 3,441.69 × 1,746.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.81x = 6,011,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,359.00/2,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.40

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