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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.92, 4,134.68 and 1,736.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.92, 4,134.68 and 1,736.92 is: 2,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.92 : 4,134.68 = 1,736.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.92/4,134.68 = 1,736.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.92x = 4,134.68 × 1,736.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.92x = 7,181,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,607.08/2,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.13

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