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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.76, 4,443.73 and 1,730.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.76, 4,443.73 and 1,730.75 is: 2,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.76 : 4,443.73 = 1,730.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.76/4,443.73 = 1,730.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.76x = 4,443.73 × 1,730.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.76x = 7,690,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690,985.70/2,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.89

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