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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.92, 4,326.33 and 1,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.92, 4,326.33 and 1,737.67 is: 2,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.92 : 4,326.33 = 1,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.92/4,326.33 = 1,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.92x = 4,326.33 × 1,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.92x = 7,517,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,733.85/3,134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.06

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