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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.64, 4,048.68 and 1,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.64, 4,048.68 and 1,731.68 is: 2,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.64 : 4,048.68 = 1,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.64/4,048.68 = 1,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.64x = 4,048.68 × 1,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.64x = 7,011,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,018.18/2,704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.22

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