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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.52, 3,984.72 and 1,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.52, 3,984.72 and 1,738.12 is: 2,602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.52 : 3,984.72 = 1,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.52/3,984.72 = 1,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.52x = 3,984.72 × 1,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.52x = 6,925,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,921.53/2,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.24

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