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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912, 4,016.74 and 1,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912, 4,016.74 and 1,732.28 is: 2,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912 : 4,016.74 = 1,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912/4,016.74 = 1,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912x = 4,016.74 × 1,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912x = 6,958,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,118.37/2,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.46

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