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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.51, 4,014.99 and 1,730.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.51, 4,014.99 and 1,730.69 is: 2,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.51 : 4,014.99 = 1,730.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.51/4,014.99 = 1,730.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.51x = 4,014.99 × 1,730.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.51x = 6,948,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,682.97/2,909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.27

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