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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.84, 3,755.52 and 1,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.84, 3,755.52 and 1,733.76 is: 2,604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.84 : 3,755.52 = 1,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.84/3,755.52 = 1,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.84x = 3,755.52 × 1,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.84x = 6,511,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,511,170.36/2,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.63

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