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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.98, 4,020.64 and 1,734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.98, 4,020.64 and 1,734.82 is: 2,393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.98 : 4,020.64 = 1,734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.98/4,020.64 = 1,734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.98x = 4,020.64 × 1,734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.98x = 6,975,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975,072.30/2,913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.66

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