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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.83, 4,018.51 and 1,732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.83, 4,018.51 and 1,732.74 is: 2,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.83 : 4,018.51 = 1,732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.83/4,018.51 = 1,732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.83x = 4,018.51 × 1,732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.83x = 6,963,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,012.92/2,911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.29

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