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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.88, 3,803.16 and 1,496.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.88, 3,803.16 and 1,496.94 is: 2,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.88 : 3,803.16 = 1,496.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.88/3,803.16 = 1,496.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.88x = 3,803.16 × 1,496.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.88x = 5,693,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,102.33/2,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.80

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