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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.98, 3,801.03 and 2,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.98, 3,801.03 and 2,004.74 is: 2,768.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.98 : 3,801.03 = 2,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.98/3,801.03 = 2,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.98x = 3,801.03 × 2,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.98x = 7,620,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,620,076.88/2,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.94

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