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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.56, 3,797.24 and 1,703.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.56, 3,797.24 and 1,703.24 is: 2,351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.56 : 3,797.24 = 1,703.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.56/3,797.24 = 1,703.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.56x = 3,797.24 × 1,703.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.56x = 6,467,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,611.06/2,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.38

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