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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.63, 4,033.74 and 1,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.63, 4,033.74 and 1,744.54 is: 2,406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.63 : 4,033.74 = 1,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.63/4,033.74 = 1,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.63x = 4,033.74 × 1,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.63x = 7,037,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,020.78/2,923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.95

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