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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.68, 4,445.57 and 1,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.68, 4,445.57 and 1,732.40 is: 2,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.68 : 4,445.57 = 1,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.68/4,445.57 = 1,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.68x = 4,445.57 × 1,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.68x = 7,701,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,505.47/2,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.75

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