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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.52, 4,007.41 and 1,735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.52, 4,007.41 and 1,735.16 is: 2,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.52 : 4,007.41 = 1,735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.52/4,007.41 = 1,735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.52x = 4,007.41 × 1,735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.52x = 6,953,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953,503.22/2,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.94

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