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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.35, 3,797.75 and 2,001.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.35, 3,797.75 and 2,001.01 is: 2,765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.35 : 3,797.75 = 2,001.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.35/3,797.75 = 2,001.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.35x = 3,797.75 × 2,001.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.35x = 7,599,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,323.73/2,748.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.05

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