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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.91, 3,539.75 and 1,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.91, 3,539.75 and 1,737.05 is: 2,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.91 : 3,539.75 = 1,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.91/3,539.75 = 1,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.91x = 3,539.75 × 1,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.91x = 6,148,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,148,728.52/2,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.19

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