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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.94, 3,797.55 and 1,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.94, 3,797.55 and 1,757.34 is: 2,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.94 : 3,797.55 = 1,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.94/3,797.55 = 1,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.94x = 3,797.55 × 1,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.94x = 6,673,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,586.52/2,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.93

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