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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.03, 3,952.51 and 1,744.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.03, 3,952.51 and 1,744.79 is: 2,407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.03 : 3,952.51 = 1,744.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.03/3,952.51 = 1,744.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.03x = 3,952.51 × 1,744.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.03x = 6,896,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,305.44/2,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.90

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