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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.70, 4,033.32 and 1,743.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.70, 4,033.32 and 1,743.77 is: 2,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.70 : 4,033.32 = 1,743.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.70/4,033.32 = 1,743.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.70x = 4,033.32 × 1,743.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.70x = 7,033,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,182.42/2,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.40

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