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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.94, 3,794.99 and 1,806.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.94, 3,794.99 and 1,806.35 is: 2,491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.94 : 3,794.99 = 1,806.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.94/3,794.99 = 1,806.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.94x = 3,794.99 × 1,806.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.94x = 6,855,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,052.18/2,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.89

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