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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.56, 4,035.99 and 1,745.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.56, 4,035.99 and 1,745.47 is: 2,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.56 : 4,035.99 = 1,745.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.56/4,035.99 = 1,745.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.56x = 4,035.99 × 1,745.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.56x = 7,044,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,699.47/2,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.81

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