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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.82, 3,804.30 and 1,762.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.82, 3,804.30 and 1,762.46 is: 2,433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.82 : 3,804.30 = 1,762.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.82/3,804.30 = 1,762.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.82x = 3,804.30 × 1,762.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.82x = 6,704,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,921.82/2,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.00

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