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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.30, 3,595.95 and 1,735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.30, 3,595.95 and 1,735.13 is: 2,602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.30 : 3,595.95 = 1,735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.30/3,595.95 = 1,735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.30x = 3,595.95 × 1,735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.30x = 6,239,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,422.74/2,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.69

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