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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.25, 3,795.55 and 1,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.25, 3,795.55 and 1,702.92 is: 2,350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.25 : 3,795.55 = 1,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.25/3,795.55 = 1,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.25x = 3,795.55 × 1,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.25x = 6,463,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,518.01/2,750.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.16

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