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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.84, 4,327.29 and 1,738.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.84, 4,327.29 and 1,738.50 is: 2,399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.84 : 4,327.29 = 1,738.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.84/4,327.29 = 1,738.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.84x = 4,327.29 × 1,738.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.84x = 7,522,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,993.67/3,135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.04

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