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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.84, 3,793.92 and 2,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.84, 3,793.92 and 2,004.96 is: 2,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.84 : 3,793.92 = 2,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.84/3,793.92 = 2,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.84x = 3,793.92 × 2,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.84x = 7,606,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,657.84/2,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.21

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