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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.73, 3,793.62 and 1,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.73, 3,793.62 and 1,805.20 is: 2,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.73 : 3,793.62 = 1,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.73/3,793.62 = 1,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.73x = 3,793.62 × 1,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.73x = 6,848,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,242.82/2,747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.33

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