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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.12, 3,517.89 and 1,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.12, 3,517.89 and 1,729.48 is: 2,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.12 : 3,517.89 = 1,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.12/3,517.89 = 1,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.12x = 3,517.89 × 1,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.12x = 6,084,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,084,094.16/2,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.48

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