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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.96, 3,493.70 and 1,745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.96, 3,493.70 and 1,745.49 is: 2,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.96 : 3,493.70 = 1,745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.96/3,493.70 = 1,745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.96x = 3,493.70 × 1,745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.96x = 6,098,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,209.69/2,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.82

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