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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.92, 4,023.86 and 1,737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.92, 4,023.86 and 1,737.02 is: 2,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.92 : 4,023.86 = 1,737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.92/4,023.86 = 1,737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.92x = 4,023.86 × 1,737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.92x = 6,989,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,989,525.30/2,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.20

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