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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.24, 3,922.70 and 1,737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.24, 3,922.70 and 1,737.34 is: 2,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.24 : 3,922.70 = 1,737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.24/3,922.70 = 1,737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.24x = 3,922.70 × 1,737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.24x = 6,815,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,063.62/2,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.90

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