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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.46, 3,492.94 and 1,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.46, 3,492.94 and 1,745 is: 2,612.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.46 : 3,492.94 = 1,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.46/3,492.94 = 1,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.46x = 3,492.94 × 1,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.46x = 6,095,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095,180.30/2,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.08

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