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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.52, 4,358.94 and 1,744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.52, 4,358.94 and 1,744.42 is: 2,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.52 : 4,358.94 = 1,744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.52/4,358.94 = 1,744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.52x = 4,358.94 × 1,744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.52x = 7,603,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603,822.11/2,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.84

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