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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.75, 3,504.03 and 1,751.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.75, 3,504.03 and 1,751.74 is: 2,627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.75 : 3,504.03 = 1,751.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.75/3,504.03 = 1,751.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.75x = 3,504.03 × 1,751.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.75x = 6,138,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,149.51/2,335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.91

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