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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.94, 4,268.69 and 1,750.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.94, 4,268.69 and 1,750.44 is: 2,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.94 : 4,268.69 = 1,750.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.94/4,268.69 = 1,750.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.94x = 4,268.69 × 1,750.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.94x = 7,472,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,076.97/2,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.37

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