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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.95, 3,527.49 and 1,731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.95, 3,527.49 and 1,731.74 is: 2,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.95 : 3,527.49 = 1,731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.95/3,527.49 = 1,731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.95x = 3,527.49 × 1,731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.95x = 6,108,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108,695.53/2,349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.50

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