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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.59, 4,035.39 and 1,745.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.59, 4,035.39 and 1,745.77 is: 2,408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.59 : 4,035.39 = 1,745.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.59/4,035.39 = 1,745.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.59x = 4,035.39 × 1,745.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.59x = 7,044,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,862.80/2,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.84

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