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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.61, 3,798.54 and 1,493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.61, 3,798.54 and 1,493.62 is: 2,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.61 : 3,798.54 = 1,493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.61/3,798.54 = 1,493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.61x = 3,798.54 × 1,493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.61x = 5,673,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,565.82/2,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.16

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