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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.20, 3,492.51 and 1,744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.20, 3,492.51 and 1,744.78 is: 2,611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.20 : 3,492.51 = 1,744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.20/3,492.51 = 1,744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.20x = 3,492.51 × 1,744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.20x = 6,093,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093,661.60/2,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.72

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