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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.03, 3,801.74 and 1,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.03, 3,801.74 and 1,691.96 is: 2,335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.03 : 3,801.74 = 1,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.03/3,801.74 = 1,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.03x = 3,801.74 × 1,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.03x = 6,432,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,364.54/2,754.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.62

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