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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.83, 4,117.37 and 1,284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.83, 4,117.37 and 1,284.75 is: 1,925.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.83 : 4,117.37 = 1,284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.83/4,117.37 = 1,284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.83x = 4,117.37 × 1,284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.83x = 5,289,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,784.68/2,746.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.78

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