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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.37, 3,713.16 and 1,748.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.37, 3,713.16 and 1,748.34 is: 2,412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.37 : 3,713.16 = 1,748.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.37/3,713.16 = 1,748.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.37x = 3,713.16 × 1,748.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.37x = 6,491,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,491,866.15/2,691.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.11

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