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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.51, 4,049.64 and 1,755.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.51, 4,049.64 and 1,755.29 is: 2,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.51 : 4,049.64 = 1,755.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.51/4,049.64 = 1,755.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.51x = 4,049.64 × 1,755.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.51x = 7,108,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,272.35/2,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.30

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