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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.44, 3,963.02 and 1,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.44, 3,963.02 and 1,737.68 is: 2,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.44 : 3,963.02 = 1,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.44/3,963.02 = 1,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.44x = 3,963.02 × 1,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.44x = 6,886,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,432.09/2,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.42

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