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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.20, 3,491.01 and 1,743.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.20, 3,491.01 and 1,743.78 is: 2,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.20 : 3,491.01 = 1,743.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.20/3,491.01 = 1,743.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.20x = 3,491.01 × 1,743.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.20x = 6,087,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,553.42/2,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.22

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