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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.99, 3,799.09 and 1,494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.99, 3,799.09 and 1,494.04 is: 2,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.99 : 3,799.09 = 1,494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.99/3,799.09 = 1,494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.99x = 3,799.09 × 1,494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.99x = 5,675,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,992.42/2,752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.76

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