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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.91, 4,019.82 and 1,734.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.91, 4,019.82 and 1,734.02 is: 2,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.91 : 4,019.82 = 1,734.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.91/4,019.82 = 1,734.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.91x = 4,019.82 × 1,734.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.91x = 6,970,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,448.28/2,912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.95

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