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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.53, 4,358.48 and 1,737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.53, 4,358.48 and 1,737.38 is: 2,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.53 : 4,358.48 = 1,737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.53/4,358.48 = 1,737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.53x = 4,358.48 × 1,737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.53x = 7,572,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,338.19/2,904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.08

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