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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.38, 3,795.54 and 1,508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.38, 3,795.54 and 1,508.38 is: 2,081.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.38 : 3,795.54 = 1,508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.38/3,795.54 = 1,508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.38x = 3,795.54 × 1,508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.38x = 5,725,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,725,116.63/2,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.57

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