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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.94, 4,267.89 and 1,746.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.94, 4,267.89 and 1,746.99 is: 2,619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.94 : 4,267.89 = 1,746.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.94/4,267.89 = 1,746.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.94x = 4,267.89 × 1,746.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.94x = 7,455,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,961.15/2,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.86

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