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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.57, 4,035.98 and 1,745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.57, 4,035.98 and 1,745.96 is: 2,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.57 : 4,035.98 = 1,745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.57/4,035.98 = 1,745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.57x = 4,035.98 × 1,745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.57x = 7,046,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046,643.83/2,925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.64

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