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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.65, 4,035.66 and 1,745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.65, 4,035.66 and 1,745.50 is: 2,408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.65 : 4,035.66 = 1,745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.65/4,035.66 = 1,745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.65x = 4,035.66 × 1,745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.65x = 7,044,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,244.53/2,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.58

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