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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.93, 4,116.94 and 1,284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.93, 4,116.94 and 1,284.29 is: 1,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.93 : 4,116.94 = 1,284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.93/4,116.94 = 1,284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.93x = 4,116.94 × 1,284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.93x = 5,287,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,343.74/2,745.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.52

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