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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.48, 3,782.18 and 1,746.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.48, 3,782.18 and 1,746.58 is: 2,409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.48 : 3,782.18 = 1,746.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.48/3,782.18 = 1,746.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.48x = 3,782.18 × 1,746.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.48x = 6,605,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,879.94/2,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.60

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