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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.04, 3,854.13 and 1,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.04, 3,854.13 and 1,744.28 is: 2,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.04 : 3,854.13 = 1,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.04/3,854.13 = 1,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.04x = 3,854.13 × 1,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.04x = 6,722,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,681.88/2,794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.08

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