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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.70, 4,016.42 and 1,730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.70, 4,016.42 and 1,730.76 is: 2,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.70 : 4,016.42 = 1,730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.70/4,016.42 = 1,730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.70x = 4,016.42 × 1,730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.70x = 6,951,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,450.43/2,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.06

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