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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,558, 5,338.92 and 1,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,558, 5,338.92 and 1,734 is: 2,601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,558 : 5,338.92 = 1,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,558/5,338.92 = 1,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,558x = 5,338.92 × 1,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,558x = 9,257,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,687.28/3,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.94

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