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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.12, 3,704.46 and 1,738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.12, 3,704.46 and 1,738.90 is: 2,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.12 : 3,704.46 = 1,738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.12/3,704.46 = 1,738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.12x = 3,704.46 × 1,738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.12x = 6,441,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,685.49/2,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.19

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