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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.26, 3,370.86 and 1,735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.26, 3,370.86 and 1,735.13 is: 2,394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.26 : 3,370.86 = 1,735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.26/3,370.86 = 1,735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.26x = 3,370.86 × 1,735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.26x = 5,848,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848,854.78/2,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.86

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