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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.61, 3,518.57 and 1,729.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.61, 3,518.57 and 1,729.91 is: 2,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.61 : 3,518.57 = 1,729.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.61/3,518.57 = 1,729.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.61x = 3,518.57 × 1,729.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.61x = 6,086,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,086,822.55/2,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.09

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