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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.74, 2,796.72 and 1,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.74, 2,796.72 and 1,747.76 is: 2,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.74 : 2,796.72 = 1,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.74/2,796.72 = 1,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.74x = 2,796.72 × 1,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.74x = 4,887,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,995.35/2,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.37

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