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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.71, 3,794.79 and 1,841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.71, 3,794.79 and 1,841.13 is: 2,539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.71 : 3,794.79 = 1,841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.71/3,794.79 = 1,841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.71x = 3,794.79 × 1,841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.71x = 6,986,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,718.24/2,750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.97

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