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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791, 3,851.60 and 1,743.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791, 3,851.60 and 1,743.67 is: 2,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791 : 3,851.60 = 1,743.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791/3,851.60 = 1,743.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791x = 3,851.60 × 1,743.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791x = 6,715,910.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,910.65/2,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.27

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