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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.56, 3,923.18 and 1,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.56, 3,923.18 and 1,737.67 is: 2,607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.56 : 3,923.18 = 1,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.56/3,923.18 = 1,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.56x = 3,923.18 × 1,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.56x = 6,817,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817,163.89/2,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.38

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