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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.98, 3,787.56 and 1,698.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.98, 3,787.56 and 1,698.84 is: 2,342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.98 : 3,787.56 = 1,698.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.98/3,787.56 = 1,698.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.98x = 3,787.56 × 1,698.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.98x = 6,434,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434,458.43/2,746.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.38

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