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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.62, 3,804.24 and 1,637.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.62, 3,804.24 and 1,637.78 is: 2,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.62 : 3,804.24 = 1,637.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.62/3,804.24 = 1,637.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.62x = 3,804.24 × 1,637.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.62x = 6,230,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,230,508.19/2,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.38

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