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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.16, 3,541.62 and 1,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.16, 3,541.62 and 1,738.30 is: 2,604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.16 : 3,541.62 = 1,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.16/3,541.62 = 1,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.16x = 3,541.62 × 1,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.16x = 6,156,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156,398.05/2,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.05

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