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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.82, 3,225.10 and 1,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.82, 3,225.10 and 1,744.32 is: 2,409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.82 : 3,225.10 = 1,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.82/3,225.10 = 1,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.82x = 3,225.10 × 1,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.82x = 5,625,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,606.43/2,334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.44

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