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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.86, 3,798.69 and 2,052.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.86, 3,798.69 and 2,052.02 is: 2,832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.86 : 3,798.69 = 2,052.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.86/3,798.69 = 2,052.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.86x = 3,798.69 × 2,052.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.86x = 7,794,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,987.85/2,751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.63

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