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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.93, 3,960.77 and 1,750.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.93, 3,960.77 and 1,750.93 is: 2,416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.93 : 3,960.77 = 1,750.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.93/3,960.77 = 1,750.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.93x = 3,960.77 × 1,750.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.93x = 6,935,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935,022.26/2,869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.44

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