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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.56, 3,795.94 and 2,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.56, 3,795.94 and 2,005.18 is: 2,768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.56 : 3,795.94 = 2,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.56/3,795.94 = 2,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.56x = 3,795.94 × 2,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.56x = 7,611,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,542.97/2,749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.28

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