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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.24, 3,783.26 and 1,797.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.24, 3,783.26 and 1,797.83 is: 2,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.24 : 3,783.26 = 1,797.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.24/3,783.26 = 1,797.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.24x = 3,783.26 × 1,797.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.24x = 6,801,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,801,643.90/2,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.23

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