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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.37, 3,794.83 and 1,794.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.37, 3,794.83 and 1,794.49 is: 2,475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.37 : 3,794.83 = 1,794.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.37/3,794.83 = 1,794.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.37x = 3,794.83 × 1,794.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.37x = 6,809,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809,780.61/2,751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.05

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