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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.28, 3,210.97 and 1,734.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.28, 3,210.97 and 1,734.79 is: 2,395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.28 : 3,210.97 = 1,734.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.28/3,210.97 = 1,734.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.28x = 3,210.97 × 1,734.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.28x = 5,570,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570,358.65/2,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.56

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