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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.27, 4,017.65 and 1,733.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.27, 4,017.65 and 1,733.09 is: 2,390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.27 : 4,017.65 = 1,733.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.27/4,017.65 = 1,733.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.27x = 4,017.65 × 1,733.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.27x = 6,962,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,920.28/2,912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.90

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