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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.41, 4,131.77 and 1,735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.41, 4,131.77 and 1,735.62 is: 2,394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.41 : 4,131.77 = 1,735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.41/4,131.77 = 1,735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.41x = 4,131.77 × 1,735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.41x = 7,171,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,173.97/2,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.86

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