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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.43, 3,782.84 and 1,746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.43, 3,782.84 and 1,746.30 is: 2,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.43 : 3,782.84 = 1,746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.43/3,782.84 = 1,746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.43x = 3,782.84 × 1,746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.43x = 6,605,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,964.76/2,741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.68

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