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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.16, 3,951.68 and 1,744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.16, 3,951.68 and 1,744.46 is: 2,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.16 : 3,951.68 = 1,744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.16/3,951.68 = 1,744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.16x = 3,951.68 × 1,744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.16x = 6,893,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,893,547.69/2,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.83

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