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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.79, 3,925.02 and 1,738.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.79, 3,925.02 and 1,738.89 is: 2,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.79 : 3,925.02 = 1,738.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.79/3,925.02 = 1,738.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.79x = 3,925.02 × 1,738.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.79x = 6,825,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,825,178.03/2,615.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.22

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