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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.40, 4,133.94 and 1,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.40, 4,133.94 and 1,889.08 is: 2,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.40 : 4,133.94 = 1,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.40/4,133.94 = 1,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.40x = 4,133.94 × 1,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.40x = 7,809,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809,343.38/2,757.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.14

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