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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.23, 4,452.48 and 1,737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.23, 4,452.48 and 1,737.41 is: 2,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.23 : 4,452.48 = 1,737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.23/4,452.48 = 1,737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.23x = 4,452.48 × 1,737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.23x = 7,735,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,761.01/2,970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.44

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