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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.81, 3,494.56 and 1,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.81, 3,494.56 and 1,744.25 is: 2,608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.81 : 3,494.56 = 1,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.81/3,494.56 = 1,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.81x = 3,494.56 × 1,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.81x = 6,095,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095,403.75/2,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.43

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