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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.98, 3,792.42 and 1,961.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.98, 3,792.42 and 1,961.82 is: 2,708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.98 : 3,792.42 = 1,961.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.98/3,792.42 = 1,961.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.98x = 3,792.42 × 1,961.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.98x = 7,440,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,045.40/2,746.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.45

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