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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.04, 3,799.79 and 1,744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.04, 3,799.79 and 1,744.09 is: 2,407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.04 : 3,799.79 = 1,744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.04/3,799.79 = 1,744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.04x = 3,799.79 × 1,744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.04x = 6,627,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,175.74/2,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.23

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