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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.20, 3,794.76 and 2,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.20, 3,794.76 and 2,003.76 is: 2,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.20 : 3,794.76 = 2,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.20/3,794.76 = 2,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.20x = 3,794.76 × 2,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.20x = 7,603,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603,788.30/2,752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.80

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