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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.05, 4,327.58 and 1,738.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.05, 4,327.58 and 1,738.89 is: 2,399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.05 : 4,327.58 = 1,738.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.05/4,327.58 = 1,738.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.05x = 4,327.58 × 1,738.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.05x = 7,525,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,176.89/3,136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.57

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