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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.89, 4,945.77 and 1,736.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.89, 4,945.77 and 1,736.73 is: 2,606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.89 : 4,945.77 = 1,736.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.89/4,945.77 = 1,736.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.89x = 4,945.77 × 1,736.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.89x = 8,589,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,467.13/3,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.11

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