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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.69, 5,114.31 and 1,744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.69, 5,114.31 and 1,744.56 is: 2,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.69 : 5,114.31 = 1,744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.69/5,114.31 = 1,744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.69x = 5,114.31 × 1,744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.69x = 8,922,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,214.11/3,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.96

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