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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.62, 3,717.91 and 1,736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.62, 3,717.91 and 1,736.13 is: 2,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.62 : 3,717.91 = 1,736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.62/3,717.91 = 1,736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.62x = 3,717.91 × 1,736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.62x = 6,454,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454,775.09/2,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.08

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