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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.30, 3,789.44 and 1,753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.30, 3,789.44 and 1,753.82 is: 2,419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.30 : 3,789.44 = 1,753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.30/3,789.44 = 1,753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.30x = 3,789.44 × 1,753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.30x = 6,645,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,645,995.66/2,747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.10

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