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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.51, 3,794.73 and 1,863.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.51, 3,794.73 and 1,863.99 is: 2,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.51 : 3,794.73 = 1,863.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.51/3,794.73 = 1,863.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.51x = 3,794.73 × 1,863.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.51x = 7,073,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,338.77/2,748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.52

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