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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.46, 2,769.18 and 1,749.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.46, 2,769.18 and 1,749.34 is: 2,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.46 : 2,769.18 = 1,749.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.46/2,769.18 = 1,749.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.46x = 2,769.18 × 1,749.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.46x = 4,844,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,223.50/2,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.31

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