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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.81, 3,948.38 and 1,742.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.81, 3,948.38 and 1,742.17 is: 2,404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.81 : 3,948.38 = 1,742.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.81/3,948.38 = 1,742.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.81x = 3,948.38 × 1,742.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.81x = 6,878,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,749.18/2,860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.48

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