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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.97, 3,799.06 and 1,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.97, 3,799.06 and 1,494.02 is: 2,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.97 : 3,799.06 = 1,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.97/3,799.06 = 1,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.97x = 3,799.06 × 1,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.97x = 5,675,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,877.38/2,752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.73

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