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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.48, 3,713.34 and 1,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.48, 3,713.34 and 1,747.98 is: 2,411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.48 : 3,713.34 = 1,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.48/3,713.34 = 1,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.48x = 3,713.34 × 1,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.48x = 6,490,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490,844.05/2,691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.63

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