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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.14, 3,364.79 and 1,730.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.14, 3,364.79 and 1,730.46 is: 2,389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.14 : 3,364.79 = 1,730.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.14/3,364.79 = 1,730.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.14x = 3,364.79 × 1,730.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.14x = 5,822,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822,648.20/2,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.13

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