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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.88, 4,050.18 and 1,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.88, 4,050.18 and 1,756 is: 2,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.88 : 4,050.18 = 1,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.88/4,050.18 = 1,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.88x = 4,050.18 × 1,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.88x = 7,112,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,116.08/2,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.31

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