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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.26, 4,246.71 and 1,735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.26, 4,246.71 and 1,735.78 is: 2,603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.26 : 4,246.71 = 1,735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.26/4,246.71 = 1,735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.26x = 4,246.71 × 1,735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.26x = 7,371,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371,354.28/2,831.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.56

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