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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.94, 4,271.69 and 1,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.94, 4,271.69 and 1,752.44 is: 2,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.94 : 4,271.69 = 1,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.94/4,271.69 = 1,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.94x = 4,271.69 × 1,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.94x = 7,485,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485,880.42/2,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.37

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