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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.26, 4,269.53 and 1,754.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.26, 4,269.53 and 1,754.55 is: 2,634.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.26 : 4,269.53 = 1,754.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.26/4,269.53 = 1,754.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.26x = 4,269.53 × 1,754.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.26x = 7,491,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,491,103.86/2,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.69

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