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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.16, 4,160.43 and 1,735.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.16, 4,160.43 and 1,735.74 is: 2,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.16 : 4,160.43 = 1,735.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.16/4,160.43 = 1,735.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.16x = 4,160.43 × 1,735.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.16x = 7,221,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,424.77/2,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.10

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