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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.64, 3,795.77 and 1,491.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.64, 3,795.77 and 1,491.67 is: 2,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.64 : 3,795.77 = 1,491.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.64/3,795.77 = 1,491.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.64x = 3,795.77 × 1,491.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.64x = 5,662,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662,028.38/2,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.44

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