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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.68, 4,134.27 and 1,737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.68, 4,134.27 and 1,737.08 is: 2,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.68 : 4,134.27 = 1,737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.68/4,134.27 = 1,737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.68x = 4,134.27 × 1,737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.68x = 7,181,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,537.06/2,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.30

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