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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.04, 3,512.50 and 1,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.04, 3,512.50 and 1,724.44 is: 2,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.04 : 3,512.50 = 1,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.04/3,512.50 = 1,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.04x = 3,512.50 × 1,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.04x = 6,057,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057,095.50/2,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.46

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