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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.29, 4,326.69 and 1,738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.29, 4,326.69 and 1,738.04 is: 2,398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.29 : 4,326.69 = 1,738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.29/4,326.69 = 1,738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.29x = 4,326.69 × 1,738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.29x = 7,519,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519,938.65/3,135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.49

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