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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.31, 4,375.28 and 1,730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.31, 4,375.28 and 1,730.51 is: 2,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.31 : 4,375.28 = 1,730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.31/4,375.28 = 1,730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.31x = 4,375.28 × 1,730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.31x = 7,571,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,472.40/2,914.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.03

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