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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.51, 3,951.85 and 1,745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.51, 3,951.85 and 1,745.04 is: 2,407.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.51 : 3,951.85 = 1,745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.51/3,951.85 = 1,745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.51x = 3,951.85 × 1,745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.51x = 6,896,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,149.75/2,864.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.44

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