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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.71, 3,964.50 and 1,754.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.71, 3,964.50 and 1,754.49 is: 2,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.71 : 3,964.50 = 1,754.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.71/3,964.50 = 1,754.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.71x = 3,964.50 × 1,754.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.71x = 6,955,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,675.61/2,873.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.45

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