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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.58, 5,202.36 and 1,735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.58, 5,202.36 and 1,735.56 is: 2,601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.58 : 5,202.36 = 1,735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.58/5,202.36 = 1,735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.58x = 5,202.36 × 1,735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.58x = 9,029,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,029,007.92/3,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.58

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