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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.13, 3,784.35 and 1,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.13, 3,784.35 and 1,747.26 is: 2,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.13 : 3,784.35 = 1,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.13/3,784.35 = 1,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.13x = 3,784.35 × 1,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.13x = 6,612,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,243.38/2,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.23

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