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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.51, 4,371.36 and 1,744.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.51, 4,371.36 and 1,744.34 is: 2,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.51 : 4,371.36 = 1,744.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.51/4,371.36 = 1,744.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.51x = 4,371.36 × 1,744.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.51x = 7,625,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,145.95/2,913.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.17

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