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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.48, 3,794.66 and 1,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.48, 3,794.66 and 1,756.20 is: 2,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.48 : 3,794.66 = 1,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.48/3,794.66 = 1,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.48x = 3,794.66 × 1,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.48x = 6,664,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,193.93/2,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.92

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