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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.33, 3,955.68 and 1,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.33, 3,955.68 and 1,747.33 is: 2,411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.33 : 3,955.68 = 1,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.33/3,955.68 = 1,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.33x = 3,955.68 × 1,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.33x = 6,911,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,911,878.33/2,866.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.40

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