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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.59, 4,036.77 and 1,746.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.59, 4,036.77 and 1,746.77 is: 2,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.59 : 4,036.77 = 1,746.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.59/4,036.77 = 1,746.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.59x = 4,036.77 × 1,746.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.59x = 7,051,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051,308.73/2,925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.22

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