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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.63, 3,805.50 and 1,498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.63, 3,805.50 and 1,498.71 is: 2,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.63 : 3,805.50 = 1,498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.63/3,805.50 = 1,498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.63x = 3,805.50 × 1,498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.63x = 5,703,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,703,340.91/2,757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.20

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