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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.54, 3,802.68 and 1,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.54, 3,802.68 and 1,496.60 is: 2,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.54 : 3,802.68 = 1,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.54/3,802.68 = 1,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.54x = 3,802.68 × 1,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.54x = 5,691,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,090.89/2,755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.33

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