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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.06, 3,301.50 and 1,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.06, 3,301.50 and 1,732 is: 2,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.06 : 3,301.50 = 1,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.06/3,301.50 = 1,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.06x = 3,301.50 × 1,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.06x = 5,718,198
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718,198/2,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.49

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