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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.25, 4,430.15 and 1,738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.25, 4,430.15 and 1,738.25 is: 2,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.25 : 4,430.15 = 1,738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.25/4,430.15 = 1,738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.25x = 4,430.15 × 1,738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.25x = 7,700,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,699.55/3,210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.79

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