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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.17, 3,775.35 and 1,741.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.17, 3,775.35 and 1,741.09 is: 2,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.17 : 3,775.35 = 1,741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.17/3,775.35 = 1,741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.17x = 3,775.35 × 1,741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.17x = 6,573,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,224.13/2,736.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.34

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