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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.46, 3,488.45 and 1,741.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.46, 3,488.45 and 1,741.99 is: 2,607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.46 : 3,488.45 = 1,741.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.46/3,488.45 = 1,741.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.46x = 3,488.45 × 1,741.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.46x = 6,076,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,845.02/2,330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.57

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