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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.83, 4,134.16 and 1,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.83, 4,134.16 and 1,736.08 is: 2,395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.83 : 4,134.16 = 1,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.83/4,134.16 = 1,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.83x = 4,134.16 × 1,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.83x = 7,177,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,232.49/2,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.74

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