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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.97, 3,802.41 and 1,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.97, 3,802.41 and 1,798.52 is: 2,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.97 : 3,802.41 = 1,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.97/3,802.41 = 1,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.97x = 3,802.41 × 1,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.97x = 6,838,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838,691.42/2,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.21

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