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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.29, 3,696.39 and 1,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.29, 3,696.39 and 1,737.12 is: 2,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.29 : 3,696.39 = 1,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.29/3,696.39 = 1,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.29x = 3,696.39 × 1,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.29x = 6,421,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,073.00/2,464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.65

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