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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.40, 3,794.22 and 2,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.40, 3,794.22 and 2,004 is: 2,764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.40 : 3,794.22 = 2,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.40/3,794.22 = 2,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.40x = 3,794.22 × 2,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.40x = 7,603,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603,616.88/2,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.55

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