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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374, 3,562.62 and 1,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374, 3,562.62 and 1,729.24 is: 2,595.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374 : 3,562.62 = 1,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374/3,562.62 = 1,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374x = 3,562.62 × 1,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374x = 6,160,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,625.01/2,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.04

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