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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.21, 3,490.38 and 1,741.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.21, 3,490.38 and 1,741.45 is: 2,609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.21 : 3,490.38 = 1,741.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.21/3,490.38 = 1,741.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.21x = 3,490.38 × 1,741.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.21x = 6,078,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078,313.54/2,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.61

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