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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.64, 4,444.74 and 1,731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.64, 4,444.74 and 1,731.11 is: 2,597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.64 : 4,444.74 = 1,731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.64/4,444.74 = 1,731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.64x = 4,444.74 × 1,731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.64x = 7,694,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,311.64/2,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.11

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