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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.16, 3,526.92 and 1,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.16, 3,526.92 and 1,731 is: 2,593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.16 : 3,526.92 = 1,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.16/3,526.92 = 1,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.16x = 3,526.92 × 1,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.16x = 6,105,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,105,098.52/2,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.32

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