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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.71, 3,303.61 and 1,730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.71, 3,303.61 and 1,730.51 is: 2,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.71 : 3,303.61 = 1,730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.71/3,303.61 = 1,730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.71x = 3,303.61 × 1,730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.71x = 5,716,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,909.30/2,394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.31

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