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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.81, 4,015.55 and 1,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.81, 4,015.55 and 1,730.88 is: 2,388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.81 : 4,015.55 = 1,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.81/4,015.55 = 1,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.81x = 4,015.55 × 1,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.81x = 6,950,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,439.51/2,909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.62

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