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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.72, 4,242.99 and 1,732.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.72, 4,242.99 and 1,732.75 is: 2,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.72 : 4,242.99 = 1,732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.72/4,242.99 = 1,732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.72x = 4,242.99 × 1,732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.72x = 7,352,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,030.32/2,831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.32

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