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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.64, 4,274.73 and 1,751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.64, 4,274.73 and 1,751.64 is: 2,627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.64 : 4,274.73 = 1,751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.64/4,274.73 = 1,751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.64x = 4,274.73 × 1,751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.64x = 7,487,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487,788.06/2,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.63

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