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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.86, 3,233.52 and 1,744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.86, 3,233.52 and 1,744.68 is: 2,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.86 : 3,233.52 = 1,744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.86/3,233.52 = 1,744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.86x = 3,233.52 × 1,744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.86x = 5,641,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641,457.67/2,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.88

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