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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.94, 3,797.74 and 1,808.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.94, 3,797.74 and 1,808.35 is: 2,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.94 : 3,797.74 = 1,808.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.94/3,797.74 = 1,808.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.94x = 3,797.74 × 1,808.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.94x = 6,867,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867,643.13/2,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.66

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