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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.92, 3,849.61 and 1,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.92, 3,849.61 and 1,734.40 is: 2,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.92 : 3,849.61 = 1,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.92/3,849.61 = 1,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.92x = 3,849.61 × 1,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.92x = 6,676,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,763.58/2,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.04

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