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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.26, 3,219.93 and 1,744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.26, 3,219.93 and 1,744.74 is: 2,405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.26 : 3,219.93 = 1,744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.26/3,219.93 = 1,744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.26x = 3,219.93 × 1,744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.26x = 5,617,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,940.67/2,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.70

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