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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.28, 5,205.39 and 1,738.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.28, 5,205.39 and 1,738.86 is: 2,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.28 : 5,205.39 = 1,738.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.28/5,205.39 = 1,738.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.28x = 5,205.39 × 1,738.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.28x = 9,051,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,051,444.46/3,470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.27

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