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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.26, 4,445.28 and 1,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.26, 4,445.28 and 1,732.14 is: 2,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.26 : 4,445.28 = 1,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.26/4,445.28 = 1,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.26x = 4,445.28 × 1,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.26x = 7,699,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,847.30/2,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.32

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