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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.74, 4,115.76 and 1,706.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.74, 4,115.76 and 1,706.05 is: 2,558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.74 : 4,115.76 = 1,706.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.74/4,115.76 = 1,706.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.74x = 4,115.76 × 1,706.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.74x = 7,021,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,021,692.35/2,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.24

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