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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.94, 3,171.67 and 1,747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.94, 3,171.67 and 1,747.73 is: 2,633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.94 : 3,171.67 = 1,747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.94/3,171.67 = 1,747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.94x = 3,171.67 × 1,747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.94x = 5,543,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543,226.37/2,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.43

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