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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.74, 4,547.61 and 1,733.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.74, 4,547.61 and 1,733.58 is: 2,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.74 : 4,547.61 = 1,733.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.74/4,547.61 = 1,733.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.74x = 4,547.61 × 1,733.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.74x = 7,883,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,883,645.74/3,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.37

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