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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.54, 3,805.35 and 1,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.54, 3,805.35 and 1,498.56 is: 2,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.54 : 3,805.35 = 1,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.54/3,805.35 = 1,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.54x = 3,805.35 × 1,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.54x = 5,702,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,545.30/2,757.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.98

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