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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.70, 4,061.42 and 1,764.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.70, 4,061.42 and 1,764.34 is: 2,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.70 : 4,061.42 = 1,764.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.70/4,061.42 = 1,764.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.70x = 4,061.42 × 1,764.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.70x = 7,165,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,725.76/2,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.26

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