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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.92, 3,279.86 and 1,746.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.92, 3,279.86 and 1,746.45 is: 2,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.92 : 3,279.86 = 1,746.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.92/3,279.86 = 1,746.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.92x = 3,279.86 × 1,746.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.92x = 5,728,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,728,111.50/2,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.90

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