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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.98, 3,797.44 and 1,757.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.98, 3,797.44 and 1,757.89 is: 2,424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.98 : 3,797.44 = 1,757.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.98/3,797.44 = 1,757.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.98x = 3,797.44 × 1,757.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.98x = 6,675,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,481.80/2,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.82

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