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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.85, 3,805.83 and 1,498.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.85, 3,805.83 and 1,498.91 is: 2,068.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.85 : 3,805.83 = 1,498.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.85/3,805.83 = 1,498.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.85x = 3,805.83 × 1,498.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.85x = 5,704,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,577.62/2,757.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.49

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