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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.87, 3,803.11 and 1,496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.87, 3,803.11 and 1,496.93 is: 2,065.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.87 : 3,803.11 = 1,496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.87/3,803.11 = 1,496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.87x = 3,803.11 × 1,496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.87x = 5,692,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,989.45/2,755.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.77

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