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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.15, 3,801.59 and 1,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.15, 3,801.59 and 1,762.10 is: 2,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.15 : 3,801.59 = 1,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.15/3,801.59 = 1,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.15x = 3,801.59 × 1,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.15x = 6,698,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,781.74/2,754.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.25

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