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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.49, 3,940.82 and 1,736.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.49, 3,940.82 and 1,736.34 is: 2,396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.49 : 3,940.82 = 1,736.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.49/3,940.82 = 1,736.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.49x = 3,940.82 × 1,736.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.49x = 6,842,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,603.40/2,855.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.30

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