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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.65, 3,953.25 and 1,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.65, 3,953.25 and 1,745.44 is: 2,408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.65 : 3,953.25 = 1,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.65/3,953.25 = 1,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.65x = 3,953.25 × 1,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.65x = 6,900,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,160.68/2,864.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.73

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