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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.43, 3,858.81 and 1,747.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.43, 3,858.81 and 1,747.67 is: 2,410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.43 : 3,858.81 = 1,747.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.43/3,858.81 = 1,747.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.43x = 3,858.81 × 1,747.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.43x = 6,743,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743,907.18/2,797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.76

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