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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.08, 3,700.53 and 1,739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.08, 3,700.53 and 1,739.93 is: 2,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.08 : 3,700.53 = 1,739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.08/3,700.53 = 1,739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.08x = 3,700.53 × 1,739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.08x = 6,438,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,644.66/2,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.82

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