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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.38, 3,800.34 and 1,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.38, 3,800.34 and 1,704.82 is: 2,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.38 : 3,800.34 = 1,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.38/3,800.34 = 1,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.38x = 3,800.34 × 1,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.38x = 6,478,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,478,895.64/2,753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.07

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