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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.68, 3,849.60 and 1,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.68, 3,849.60 and 1,743.44 is: 2,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.68 : 3,849.60 = 1,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.68/3,849.60 = 1,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.68x = 3,849.60 × 1,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.68x = 6,711,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,546.62/2,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.89

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