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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.81, 4,133.06 and 1,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.81, 4,133.06 and 1,736.20 is: 2,396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.81 : 4,133.06 = 1,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.81/4,133.06 = 1,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.81x = 4,133.06 × 1,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.81x = 7,175,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,818.77/2,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.08

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