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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.84, 3,423.06 and 1,735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.84, 3,423.06 and 1,735.56 is: 2,393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.84 : 3,423.06 = 1,735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.84/3,423.06 = 1,735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.84x = 3,423.06 × 1,735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.84x = 5,940,926.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,926.01/2,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.76

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