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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.82, 3,798.36 and 1,759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.82, 3,798.36 and 1,759.38 is: 2,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.82 : 3,798.36 = 1,759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.82/3,798.36 = 1,759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.82x = 3,798.36 × 1,759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.82x = 6,682,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,758.62/2,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.72

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