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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.83, 4,131.41 and 1,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.83, 4,131.41 and 1,734.08 is: 2,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.83 : 4,131.41 = 1,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.83/4,131.41 = 1,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.83x = 4,131.41 × 1,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.83x = 7,164,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,166.13/2,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.98

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