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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.28, 4,066.24 and 1,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.28, 4,066.24 and 1,738.88 is: 2,605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.28 : 4,066.24 = 1,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.28/4,066.24 = 1,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.28x = 4,066.24 × 1,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.28x = 7,070,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,703.41/2,713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.96

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