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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.36, 4,036.98 and 1,746.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.36, 4,036.98 and 1,746.48 is: 2,410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.36 : 4,036.98 = 1,746.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.36/4,036.98 = 1,746.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.36x = 4,036.98 × 1,746.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.36x = 7,050,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050,504.83/2,925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.13

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