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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.32, 3,799.55 and 1,744.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.32, 3,799.55 and 1,744.31 is: 2,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.32 : 3,799.55 = 1,744.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.32/3,799.55 = 1,744.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.32x = 3,799.55 × 1,744.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.32x = 6,627,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,606.92/2,754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.26

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