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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.28, 4,248.54 and 1,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.28, 4,248.54 and 1,735.96 is: 2,604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.28 : 4,248.54 = 1,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.28/4,248.54 = 1,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.28x = 4,248.54 × 1,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.28x = 7,375,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,295.50/2,832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.01

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