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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.68, 3,800.03 and 1,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.68, 3,800.03 and 1,494.74 is: 2,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.68 : 3,800.03 = 1,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.68/3,800.03 = 1,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.68x = 3,800.03 × 1,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.68x = 5,680,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,056.84/2,753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.71

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