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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.16, 3,922.58 and 1,737.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.16, 3,922.58 and 1,737.27 is: 2,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.16 : 3,922.58 = 1,737.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.16/3,922.58 = 1,737.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.16x = 3,922.58 × 1,737.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.16x = 6,814,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814,560.94/2,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.79

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