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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.42, 3,805.11 and 1,639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.42, 3,805.11 and 1,639.08 is: 2,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.42 : 3,805.11 = 1,639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.42/3,805.11 = 1,639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.42x = 3,805.11 × 1,639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.42x = 6,236,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,879.70/2,757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.85

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