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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.41, 10,503.34 and 1,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.41, 10,503.34 and 1,737.44 is: 2,606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.41 : 10,503.34 = 1,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.41/10,503.34 = 1,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.41x = 10,503.34 × 1,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.41x = 18,248,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248,861.85/7,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.08

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