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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.72, 2,760.36 and 1,754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.72, 2,760.36 and 1,754.64 is: 2,416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.72 : 2,760.36 = 1,754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.72/2,760.36 = 1,754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.72x = 2,760.36 × 1,754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.72x = 4,843,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,438.07/2,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.02

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