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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.91, 3,759.45 and 1,730.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.91, 3,759.45 and 1,730.06 is: 2,386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.91 : 3,759.45 = 1,730.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.91/3,759.45 = 1,730.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.91x = 3,759.45 × 1,730.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.91x = 6,504,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504,062.88/2,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.89

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