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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.42, 3,528.04 and 1,740.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.42, 3,528.04 and 1,740.27 is: 2,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.42 : 3,528.04 = 1,740.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.42/3,528.04 = 1,740.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.42x = 3,528.04 × 1,740.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.42x = 6,139,742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,139,742.17/2,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.08

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