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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.64, 4,130.73 and 1,734.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.64, 4,130.73 and 1,734.90 is: 2,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.64 : 4,130.73 = 1,734.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.64/4,130.73 = 1,734.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.64x = 4,130.73 × 1,734.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.64x = 7,166,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,403.48/2,993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.88

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