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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.78, 3,804.08 and 1,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.78, 3,804.08 and 1,695.74 is: 2,339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.78 : 3,804.08 = 1,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.78/3,804.08 = 1,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.78x = 3,804.08 × 1,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.78x = 6,450,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,703.12/2,757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.09

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