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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.90, 3,800.28 and 1,494.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.90, 3,800.28 and 1,494.93 is: 2,062.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.90 : 3,800.28 = 1,494.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.90/3,800.28 = 1,494.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.90x = 3,800.28 × 1,494.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.90x = 5,681,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,681,161.75/2,753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.95

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