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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.53, 4,038.12 and 1,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.53, 4,038.12 and 1,747.98 is: 2,411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.53 : 4,038.12 = 1,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.53/4,038.12 = 1,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.53x = 4,038.12 × 1,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.53x = 7,058,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,553.00/2,926.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.92

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