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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.88, 4,018.92 and 1,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.88, 4,018.92 and 1,733.52 is: 2,391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.88 : 4,018.92 = 1,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.88/4,018.92 = 1,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.88x = 4,018.92 × 1,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.88x = 6,966,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,966,878.20/2,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.75

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