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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.98, 4,016.72 and 1,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.98, 4,016.72 and 1,732.02 is: 2,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.98 : 4,016.72 = 1,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.98/4,016.72 = 1,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.98x = 4,016.72 × 1,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.98x = 6,957,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,039.37/2,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.93

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