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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.91, 3,693.45 and 1,731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.91, 3,693.45 and 1,731.36 is: 2,390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.91 : 3,693.45 = 1,731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.91/3,693.45 = 1,731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.91x = 3,693.45 × 1,731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.91x = 6,394,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,691.59/2,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.62

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