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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.55, 4,941.06 and 1,737.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.55, 4,941.06 and 1,737.49 is: 2,603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.55 : 4,941.06 = 1,737.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.55/4,941.06 = 1,737.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.55x = 4,941.06 × 1,737.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.55x = 8,585,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,042.34/3,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.46

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