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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.46, 3,795.04 and 1,742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.46, 3,795.04 and 1,742.46 is: 2,404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.46 : 3,795.04 = 1,742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.46/3,795.04 = 1,742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.46x = 3,795.04 × 1,742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.46x = 6,612,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,705.40/2,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.22

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