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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.65, 3,325.70 and 1,746.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.65, 3,325.70 and 1,746.26 is: 2,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.65 : 3,325.70 = 1,746.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.65/3,325.70 = 1,746.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.65x = 3,325.70 × 1,746.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.65x = 5,807,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,807,528.15/2,409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.11

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