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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.76, 3,800.31 and 1,917.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.76, 3,800.31 and 1,917.46 is: 2,645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.76 : 3,800.31 = 1,917.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.76/3,800.31 = 1,917.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.76x = 3,800.31 × 1,917.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.76x = 7,286,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286,942.41/2,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.22

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