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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.49, 3,917.22 and 1,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.49, 3,917.22 and 1,735.70 is: 2,603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.49 : 3,917.22 = 1,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.49/3,917.22 = 1,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.49x = 3,917.22 × 1,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.49x = 6,799,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,118.75/2,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.54

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