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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.74, 3,700.35 and 1,734.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.74, 3,700.35 and 1,734.66 is: 2,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.74 : 3,700.35 = 1,734.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.74/3,700.35 = 1,734.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.74x = 3,700.35 × 1,734.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.74x = 6,418,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418,849.13/2,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.27

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