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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.93, 3,702.50 and 1,738.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.93, 3,702.50 and 1,738.93 is: 2,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.93 : 3,702.50 = 1,738.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.93/3,702.50 = 1,738.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.93x = 3,702.50 × 1,738.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.93x = 6,438,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,370.98/2,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.82

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