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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.97, 3,784.64 and 1,747.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.97, 3,784.64 and 1,747.71 is: 2,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.97 : 3,784.64 = 1,747.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.97/3,784.64 = 1,747.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.97x = 3,784.64 × 1,747.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.97x = 6,614,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,444.44/2,740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.17

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