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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.03, 3,795.06 and 1,491.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.03, 3,795.06 and 1,491.09 is: 2,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.03 : 3,795.06 = 1,491.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.03/3,795.06 = 1,491.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.03x = 3,795.06 × 1,491.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.03x = 5,658,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658,772.29/2,750.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.71

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