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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.47, 3,491.43 and 1,743.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.47, 3,491.43 and 1,743.99 is: 2,610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.47 : 3,491.43 = 1,743.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.47/3,491.43 = 1,743.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.47x = 3,491.43 × 1,743.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.47x = 6,089,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089,019.01/2,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.55

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