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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.51, 4,162.73 and 1,735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.51, 4,162.73 and 1,735.28 is: 2,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.51 : 4,162.73 = 1,735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.51/4,162.73 = 1,735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.51x = 4,162.73 × 1,735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.51x = 7,223,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,472.62/2,774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.52

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