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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.97, 4,118.31 and 1,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.97, 4,118.31 and 1,758.96 is: 2,636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.97 : 4,118.31 = 1,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.97/4,118.31 = 1,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.97x = 4,118.31 × 1,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.97x = 7,243,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,942.56/2,747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.11

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